Flashot
Transform your code snippets into stunning, shareable images with elegant design, flawless performance and professional highlighting.
import { writeFile } from "node:fs/promises";
import { codeToImg } from "flashot";
const buffer = await codeToImg('console.log("hello, world!");', {
theme: "monokai",
format: "png",
style: { borderRadius: 16, padding: 24 }
});
await writeFile("inline.png", buffer);Get started in seconds
Install via your favorite package manager and start generating beautiful code images instantly
$ npm install flashot$ npx jsr add @thuongtruong/flashot$ yarn add flashot$ bun install flashot$ npm install -g flashot$ flashot code "console.log('Hello world')" -o hello.pngBuilt for Excellence
Everything you need to create professional, shareable code visuals with stunning themes and pixel-perfect quality
100+ Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++ and more with perfect syntax highlighting
Multiple Themes
GitHub Dark, Dracula, Monokai, Solarized and many beautiful themes
Multi-format Support
Export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF with custom quality settings
Blazing Fast
Optimized rendering with caching, generates images in ~135ms
Highly Customizable
Control fonts, padding, border radius, line numbers and colors
Dual Module Support
Works with ESM and CommonJS with TypeScript definitions
CLI & API Ready
Use as Node.js package or command-line tool for any workflow
High Quality Output
Generate crisp, professional images perfect for documentation
Line Numbers
Display and customize line numbers with custom colors
Syntax Highlighting
Advanced highlighting with custom backgrounds and effects
Multiple Input Types
Support for inline code, file paths, URLs, and buffer data
Open Source
MIT licensed with comprehensive documentation and community
Built with Modern Technologies
Leveraging the best tools for performance, reliability and developer experience
