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# vhs

> Generate terminal gifs from a tape file.
> More information: <https://github.com/charmbracelet/vhs>.

- Create a tape file (add commands to the tape file using an editor):

`vhs new {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Record inputs to a tape file (once done, exit the shell to create the tape):

`vhs record > {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Record inputs to a tape file using a specific shell:

`vhs record --shell {{shell}} > {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Validate the syntax of a tape file:

`vhs validate {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Create a gif from a tape file:

`vhs < {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Publish a gif to <https://vhs.charm.sh> and get a shareable URL:

`vhs publish {{path/to/file.gif}}`
