gif-search

Searches and downloads GIFs from Tenor using curl and jq.

1|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cryptopafi/nexusos-skills --skill gif-search-cryptopafi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/cryptopafi/nexusos-skills/tree/main/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cryptopafi/nexusos-skills --skill gif-search-cryptopafi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search and download GIFs from Tenor via the command line using curl. No dependencies beyond curl and jq.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search GIFs from Tenor using curl and jq to filter results.
  • Download selected GIFs directly to your filesystem.
  • Retrieve metadata like titles and URLs for content sharing.
  • Use Case: Quickly grab reaction GIFs for chat or social posts without a GUI.

Quick Start

Search for a GIF query and download the top result to your local machine.

Frequently Asked Questions about gif-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search and download GIFs from Tenor using curl?

You can search and download GIFs from Tenor using curl by querying the Tenor API and filtering the JSON response with jq to retrieve direct media URLs for your filesystem. This enables quick command line media retrieval without a GUI.

Do I need an API key to retrieve GIFs from Tenor via the command line?

Yes, retrieving GIFs from Tenor via the command line requires a TENOR_API_KEY configured in your environment. This key authorizes your curl requests to access the Tenor API and return media metadata.

Can I grab reaction GIFs for chat or social posts without a graphical interface?

Yes, you can grab reaction GIFs for chat or social posts without a graphical interface by executing curl commands to query Tenor. This CLI workflow retrieves media metadata and downloads selected GIF files directly to your local machine.

What is the best way to get immediate GIF results for content creation?

The best way to get immediate GIF results for content creation is using a lightweight CLI approach with curl and jq. This method queries the Tenor API directly, providing fast media retrieval and direct downloads for social sharing.

How does jq filter Tenor API results when searching for GIFs?

jq filters Tenor API results by parsing the raw JSON response returned by curl to extract specific fields like GIF titles and URLs. This allows you to isolate the top result and pass the direct media link to a download command.