ttygif ☆
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Description:
Converts a ttyrec file into gif files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: terminal recording gif ttyrec cli documentation
Install: brew install ttygif
About:
ttygif is a command-line utility that converts ttyrec format session recordings into animated GIF files. It captures terminal output frame-by-frame and compiles them into a shareable, widely compatible image format. This tool is particularly useful for creating visual documentation of terminal workflows without requiring video playback software.
Key Features:
  • Converts ttyrec files to GIF animations
  • Preserves terminal colors and formatting
  • Lightweight and fast processing
  • No external dependencies beyond standard tools
Use Cases:
  • Creating animated tutorials for command-line tools
  • Documenting terminal sessions for bug reports
  • Sharing terminal workflows in documentation
Alternatives:
  • asciinema – Provides superior web-based playback and hosting but generates SVG/video instead of GIF
  • terminalizer – Records and renders terminal sessions with more customization options but uses different input format
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 9:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2f39aeaf
Sep 12, 2024 6:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 301b9ba5
Dec 2, 2023 7:35pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1765ff59
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