gif-search

Search and download GIFs from the Tenor public API using curl and jq.

247|22|Updated Dec 11, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/graniet/kheish --skill gif-search-graniet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/graniet/kheish/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/graniet/kheish --skill gif-search-graniet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often need to find relevant GIFs for reactions, content creation, or chat but struggle with clunky interfaces or extra software dependencies. This Skill solves that by providing a lightweight, command-line way to search and download Tenor GIFs using only curl and jq.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • No Extra Dependencies: Works with just curl and jq, standard on most macOS/Linux systems.
  • Tenor API Access: Search for any GIF, get preview or full-quality versions, and download directly.
  • Use Case: Quickly find a reaction GIF for a team chat, or download a set of themed GIFs for a social media post without opening a browser.

Quick Start

Use the gif-search skill to find and download a top-rated celebration GIF 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 download Tenor GIFs from the command line?

Downloading Tenor GIFs via the command line requires only curl for HTTP requests and jq for JSON parsing, allowing you to fetch preview or full-quality versions directly without a GUI.

Can I search for reaction GIFs using curl and jq?

Searching for reaction GIFs with curl and jq is possible by calling the Tenor API, parsing the JSON output to extract media URLs, and downloading the files locally for team chats.

Do I need a Tenor API key to fetch GIFs for social media posts?

A valid Tenor API key is required for authentication when fetching GIFs for social media posts, as it grants access to the Tenor public API for querying and downloading visual content.

What's the best way to automate GIF retrieval without installing heavy software?

Automating GIF retrieval without heavy software dependencies is best achieved using curl and jq, standard tools on most macOS/Linux systems, to query the Tenor API and download files directly.

Does this approach to finding GIFs work on macOS and Linux?

Finding GIFs this way works on macOS and Linux since it depends solely on curl and jq, standard command-line utilities on these systems, to interact with the Tenor API without extra dependencies.