Asciinema Converter Skill for Searchable Terminal Text
Turn a local cast recording into searchable text while retaining the original for playback and timing.
中文Install in Claude Code
Use your sample cast and an asciinema CLI with convert. Verify the installed options using asciinema convert --help.
- Get the complete `plugins/asciinema-tools/skills/asciinema-converter` directory from the pinned GitHub commit.
- Copy it into the target project's `.claude/skills/`. Check `.claude/skills/asciinema-converter/SKILL.md`, start Claude Code at the project root, and call `/asciinema-converter`.
Example task
Record a local session that prints ready. With a version supporting the option, run asciinema convert -f txt demo.cast demo.txt and search the text for ready.What to check
A text editor or search command finds ready, and the original cast remains playable.
Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated
Frequently asked question
Can plain text reconstruct every timing value?
Keep the original cast or a separate time index. Plain text is mainly useful for searching output.