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Description:
Asciicast to GIF converter
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @asciinema  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: terminal recording gif asciinema cli conversion
Install: brew install agg
About:
agg is a command-line tool that converts asciicast recordings into animated GIF files. It provides a lightweight and portable way to share terminal sessions without requiring a special player. The converter supports customization of appearance and playback speed for optimal sharing.
Key Features:
  • High-quality GIF rendering with customizable styling
  • Support for both local files and remote asciicast URLs
  • Configurable FPS and speed for smooth playback
  • Lightweight with no external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Creating animated demos for documentation
  • Sharing terminal workflows on social media
  • Embedding terminal recordings in README files
  • Generating tutorials for command-line tools
Alternatives:
  • asciinema – asciinema focuses on web-based playback and hosting, while agg specializes in GIF export for broader compatibility
  • terminalizer – terminalizer offers similar GIF recording but with a different recording format and feature set
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 26, 2025 1:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 410a3a81
Sep 13, 2025 10:30am 0 VERSION_BUMP 91cb9d8a
Oct 23, 2024 6:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 36524177
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