vhs

The premium Open Source alternative to Asciinema

🎯 Best for:Creating consistent terminal demonstrations for README files.

What is vhs?

Replaces manual screen recording with a scriptable CLI tool for generating terminal demos. It uses a simple DSL to automate keystrokes and outputs high-quality MP4, WebM, or GIF files.

Tech Stack
GoVideo Editing & Streaming

Why vhs?

  • Version-controlled demos
  • High-resolution output
  • No manual editing needed

Limitations

  • Requires Chrome/Chromium
  • DSL learning curve
  • Slow rendering for long clips
3/5/2026
Last Update
378
Forks
143
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Asciinema)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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