tldr/pages/common/vhs.md

# 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:

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

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

`vhs record {{[-s|--shell]}} {{shell}} > {{path/to/file.tape}}`

- Stop recording:

`exit`

- 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}}`