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Show HN: Runthru – open-source Interactive Demos

Runthru, an open-source tool for creating interactive demos and walkthroughs of web-based software, was released on Hacker News by its developer. The tool allows users to point it at a site and either let AI (using their own OpenAI or Anthropic keys) record and polish the demo, or create it manually, or a mix of both. The developer notes that many companies charge over $1000 per month for similar functionality, and the tool is offered as-is, not production-grade, with permission to extend, fork, or sell it.

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I was looking for a tool to create interactive demos / walkthroughs for web based software. I was amazed that many companies charge well over $1000 per month for something pretty basic.

I made this which so far works well for me. You can point it at a site and either let AI (byo OpenAI or Anthropic keys) record and polish the whole thing or do it manually yourself (or a mixture of both).

Here is an example interactive demo:

https://runnit.io/demos/i-want-you-to-create-a-demo-of-from-... Disclaimer: This is a tool which works for me and may work for you, it's not production grade software, use at your own risk. Extend it, fork it, sell it, it's up to you.

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154806](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49154806)

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