FlashRecord
The fastest Python-first CLI screen recorder ∴ Instant screenshots (@sc) and lightweight GIF recording (@sv) for developer automation. No GUI, just speed.
About This Work
A lightweight CLI tool for instant screen capture, GIF recording, and AI session integration. Built for developers who need automation-friendly, cross-platform screen recording without the GUI overhead.
Repository Overview
A lightweight CLI tool for instant screen capture, GIF recording, and AI session integration. Built for developers who need automation-friendly, cross-platform screen recording without the GUI overhead.
README Core
The fastest, simplest screen capture for developers - Python-first CLI tool
A lightweight CLI tool for instant screen capture, GIF recording, and AI session integration. Built for developers who need automation-friendly, cross-platform screen recording without the GUI overhead.
If you already maintain .tape files to showcase terminal flows, VHS is fantastic. Use FlashRecord when you need ad-hoc captures, Python-native automation hooks, or AI session bookkeeping alongside your media artifacts.
Use & Documentation
Detailed installation, commands, examples, and deeper usage notes live in the repository README and docs.
README Map
- Why FlashRecord?
- For Developers, By Developers
- vs Other Tools
- FlashRecord vs charmbracelet/vhs
- Features
- Quick Start
Key Signals
- CLI-First : No GUI overhead - perfect for automation and scripting
- Python Native : import flashrecord - use in your scripts directly
- One-Command Simplicity : @sc for screenshots, @sv for GIF recording
- Zero Configuration : Works out of the box with sensible defaults
- Cross-Platform : Windows, macOS, Linux - same commands everywhere
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