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/install nm-scry-vhs-recording
Description
Generate terminal recordings using VHS tape files, produces GIF outputs
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims, but be careful: VHS tape files contain commands that vhs will execute on the host. Before running a tape, review its contents for dangerous commands (network calls like curl/nc/scp, git pushes, rm, sudo, data reads) and for directives that change PATH/HOME or write files. Avoid using --publish on tapes that include sensitive output (publishes to a public endpoint). Use vhs validate and dry runs, run untrusted tapes inside an isolated environment (container/VM) with limited filesystem permissions, and keep Go/bin paths and dependency installs under your control. The scanner found no code artifacts to analyze (instruction-only), which reduces static signals — inspect tape files themselves before execution.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: nm-scry-vhs-recording
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is a legitimate wrapper for the VHS terminal recording tool (by Charmbracelet). It provides instructions for installing dependencies (vhs, ttyd, ffmpeg) via standard package managers like Go and Homebrew and executing recordings from tape files. No indicators of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection were found; the functionality is entirely consistent with its stated purpose of generating terminal GIFs.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (VHS terminal recordings → GIF outputs) align with the instructions: the SKILL.md describes validating a tape file, checking for the vhs binary, and invoking vhs to produce GIFs. The declared metadata requests no unrelated credentials or binaries.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions legitimately require reading and validating the tape file and invoking the vhs tool. However, vhs executes the commands embedded in tape files (including Set Env, cd, and arbitrary command lines), and the skill also documents publishing (--publish) to vhs.charm.sh. These behaviors are expected for a recorder but create a host-execution/data-leakage risk if tapes are untrusted or contain sensitive outputs.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill with no install spec or bundled downloads. The SKILL.md recommends standard install commands (go install, brew, package managers) for external dependencies, which is proportionate and expected.
Credentials
The skill does not request environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The documentation references modifying environment inside tape files (Set Env) and PATH guidance, which is appropriate for a tool that spawns a terminal session but requires user attention since tapes can modify environment for the recorded session.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill flags are default (not always:true), no persistent installation or modification of other skills is indicated. Autonomous invocation is allowed by platform default but not otherwise privileged by this skill.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install nm-scry-vhs-recording - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/nm-scry-vhs-recording - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the vhs-recording skill.
- Allows generation of terminal session recordings as GIFs from VHS tape files.
- Includes workflow for tape file validation, VHS installation check, recording execution, and output verification.
- Provides troubleshooting tips for installation and output issues.
- Recommended for terminal demos only (not browser or GUI).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nm Scry Vhs Recording?
Generate terminal recordings using VHS tape files, produces GIF outputs. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 138 downloads so far.
How do I install Nm Scry Vhs Recording?
Run "/install nm-scry-vhs-recording" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Nm Scry Vhs Recording free?
Yes, Nm Scry Vhs Recording is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Nm Scry Vhs Recording support?
Nm Scry Vhs Recording is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Nm Scry Vhs Recording?
It is built and maintained by athola (@athola); the current version is v1.0.0.
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