t-rec is a blazingly fast terminal recorder that generates animated GIF images for the web.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Screenshotting your terminal with configurable framerate (4-15 fps).
- Generates high quality small sized animated gif images or mp4 videos.
- Built-in idle frames detection and optimization (for super fluid presentations).
- Applies (can be disabled) border decor effects like drop shadow.
- Uses native efficient APIs.
- Runs without any cloud service and entirely offline.
- No issues with terminal sizes larger than 80×24.
- No issues with fonts or colors.
- No issues with curses based programs.
- No issues with escape sequences.
- No record and replay – just one simple command to rule them all.
- Can record every arbitrary window you want (e.g. browser, ide).
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, NetBSD, and macOS.
Website: github.com/sassman/t-rec-rs
Support:
Developer: Sven Kanoldt
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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