convert
Convert .cast to .txt for Claude Code analysis. Supports batch mode. TRIGGERS - convert cast, cast to txt, batch convert
What this skill does
# /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.
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