gif-my-code
Overview
The only free CLI tool that creates animated code GIFs with line highlighting. 250+ language support via Chroma auto-detection, laser-reveal and typing animations, customisable speed, and full scriptability for CI/CD pipelines. Competes with paid tools like Snappify ($5–30/mo) at zero cost.
Challenge
Creating beautiful animated code demos for Twitter, READMEs, and docs required expensive SaaS tools or manual screen recording. No free CLI alternative existed.
Solution
Built Go CLI with Chroma for 250+ language syntax highlighting and auto-detection from file extensions. Laser-reveal and typing animations with configurable speed. Fully scriptable for CI/CD.
Impact
Free alternative to $5–30/mo paid tools. 250+ languages covered. CLI-first design enables automated GIF generation in CI pipelines and documentation workflows.