{"categories":[{"label":"Utilities","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/utilities/2"},{"label":"Terminals","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/terminals"},{"label":"Shells","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-shells"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Records and replays terminal sessions, saving them as timestamped files that can be played back in the terminal or uploaded to asciinema.org for web viewing.","skillfed_tags":["terminal-recording","documentation","cli-tool"],"use_cases":["Create shareable terminal demos or tutorials by recording a shell session and uploading to asciinema.org","Document command-line workflows or bug reproductions by capturing terminal output with precise timing","Replay recorded sessions at faster or slower speeds, or with idle time compressed, for training or review","Archive terminal sessions locally as portable .cast files for later playback without needing the original environment","Embed terminal recordings in documentation or blogs via asciinema.org's web player"],"what_it_does":"asciinema is a command-line tool for recording terminal sessions and replaying them later. It captures everything that appears on screen\u2014commands, output, timing\u2014into a portable .cast file format that can be played back in a terminal at normal or adjusted speed, or uploaded to asciinema.org for sharing via a web browser. The tool runs as a standalone CLI with no external runtime dependencies, making it lightweight to install and use.\n\nTypical workflow: run `asciinema rec filename.cast` to start recording your shell session, execute commands as normal, then exit to save the recording. Later, replay it with `asciinema play filename.cast`, optionally adjusting playback speed or limiting idle time. If you want to share, upload to asciinema.org with `asciinema upload filename.cast` or record directly to the web with `asciinema rec` (no filename). The package supports pausing capture mid-session and recording keyboard input if explicitly enabled.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need a lightweight, dependency-free terminal recorder for demos, documentation, or archival. The dormant maintenance status is a concern for long-term compatibility and security updates, but the package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities. Suitable for one-off or occasional use; not recommended if you require active maintenance or expect to rely on it in production workflows."},"id":"asciinema","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/asciinema","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/asciinema.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/asciinema/"},"maintenance":{"status":"dormant"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2023-10-23","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"copyleft","name":"asciinema","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"Terminal session recorder"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":10660052,"position":1441,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"2.4.0"}