Devlog is a tool designed to bridge the gap between coding and content creation. It automatically captures and transforms coding sessions into video-ready documentation, streamlining the process of creating development tutorials and project documentation.
The Problem
Creating development content often requires significant post-processing work. Developers must manually document their coding sessions, capture screenshots, and organize their thought process into coherent narratives. Devlog aims to automate much of this workflow.
Key Features
The tool provides several capabilities to enhance the documentation workflow:
- Automatic capture of coding session activity
- Intelligent formatting for video and written content
- Session organization and metadata management
- Export options for various content formats
Technical Implementation
Built in Rust for performance and reliability, Devlog leverages:
- Efficient event capture and processing
- Clean CLI interface for developer-friendly usage
- Modular architecture for extensibility
- Cross-platform compatibility considerations
Use Cases
Devlog is particularly useful for:
- Tutorial creators documenting coding walkthroughs
- Developers maintaining project documentation
- Teams creating onboarding materials
- Content creators producing development-focused videos
This project reflects my interest in developer tooling and improving the content creation workflow.
You can find the source code on GitHub.