--- name: convert-bf1ceca84701 description: Convert .cast to .txt for Claude Code analysis. Supports batch mode. TRIGGERS - convert cast, cast to txt, batch convert allowed-tools: Bash, AskUserQuestion, Glob, Write argument-hint: "[file] [-o output] [--batch] [--source dir] [--output-dir dir] [--skip-existing] [--index] [--analyze]" --- # /asciinema-tools:convert Convert asciinema .cast recordings to clean .txt files. Supports single file and batch directory modes. > **Self-Evolving Skill**: This skill improves through use. If instructions are wrong, parameters drifted, or a workaround was needed — fix this file immediately, don't defer. Only update for real, reproducible issues. ## Arguments ### Single File Mode | Argument | Description | | -------------- | ---------------------------------- | | `file` | Path to .cast file | | `-o, --output` | Output path (default: same dir) | | `--index` | Create timestamp indexed version | | `--chunks` | Split at 30s+ idle pauses | | `--dims` | Preserve terminal dimensions | | `--analyze` | Auto-run /analyze after conversion | ### Batch Mode | Argument | Description | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | `--batch` | Enable batch mode for directory conversion | | `--source` | Source directory (default: ~/asciinemalogs) | | `--output-dir` | Output directory (default: ~/Downloads/cast-txt/) | | `--skip-existing` | Skip files that already have .txt output (default: true) | **Note**: `--batch` and positional `file` are mutually exclusive. ## Execution Invoke the `asciinema-converter` skill with user-selected options. ### Single File Skip Logic - If `file` provided → skip Phase 1 (file selection) - If options provided → skip Phase 2 (options) - If `-o` provided → skip Phase 3 (output location) - If `--analyze` provided → skip Phase 6 and auto-run analyze ### Batch Mode Skip Logic - If `--batch` provided → skip Phases 1-3, enter batch phases (7-10) - If `--source` provided → skip Phase 7 (source selection) - If `--output-dir` provided → skip Phase 8 (output organization) ### Single File Workflow 1. **Preflight**: Check asciinema convert command 2. **Discovery**: Find .cast files 3. **Selection**: AskUserQuestion for file 4. **Options**: AskUserQuestion for conversion options 5. **Location**: AskUserQuestion for output location 6. **Execute**: Run asciinema convert 7. **Report**: Display compression ratio 8. **Next**: AskUserQuestion for follow-up action ### Batch Workflow 1. **Preflight**: Check asciinema convert command 2. **Source**: AskUserQuestion for source directory 3. **Output**: AskUserQuestion for output directory 4. **Execute**: Batch convert with progress reporting 5. **Report**: Display aggregate compression stats 6. **Next**: AskUserQuestion for follow-up action ## Examples ```bash # Single file conversion /asciinema-tools:convert ~/Downloads/session.cast # Batch mode with defaults /asciinema-tools:convert --batch # Batch mode with custom paths /asciinema-tools:convert --batch --source ~/Downloads --output-dir ~/cast-txt/ # Batch mode, force re-convert existing /asciinema-tools:convert --batch --skip-existing=false ``` ## Troubleshooting | Issue | Cause | Solution | | ---------------------- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | asciinema not found | asciinema not installed | `brew install asciinema` | | Convert command failed | Corrupted .cast file | Try `asciinema cat file.cast` first | | No .cast files found | Wrong directory | Check --source path | | Output not created | Permission denied | Check write permissions on output | | File too large | Long recording session | Use --chunks to split at pauses | ## Post-Execution Reflection After this skill completes, check before closing: 1. **Did the command succeed?** — If not, fix the instruction or error table that caused the failure. 2. **Did parameters or output change?** — If the underlying tool's interface drifted, update Usage examples and Parameters table to match. 3. **Was a workaround needed?** — If you had to improvise (different flags, extra steps), update this SKILL.md so the next invocation doesn't need the same workaround. Only update if the issue is real and reproducible — not speculative. --- Source attribution: terrylica Original project: https://github.com/terrylica/cc-skills/blob/05b229e90559a414af83b5e29fc3bda1f73f8213/plugins/asciinema-tools/skills/convert/SKILL.md License: MIT License information: https://opensource.org/license/mit Original upstream instructions; downloaded from Dave AI. ## Upstream license notice MIT License Copyright (c) 2025 terrylica Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. 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IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. # Dave AI resource metadata Creator / publisher: terrylica Original project: https://github.com/terrylica/cc-skills/blob/05b229e90559a414af83b5e29fc3bda1f73f8213/plugins/asciinema-tools/skills/convert/SKILL.md Attribution basis: Source repository record Fields of work: Content & Media, Data & Analytics Roles: Data Analyst, Technical Writer Specialties: Specialty not specified Tools: Asciinema Country applicability: Country not specified Classification basis: Source catalog labels Instruction SHA-256: 7e5929aa46c1fb7ac922ea3703a696d23764def6238c56ffc6ec444b211587cd