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gif-search

Search Tenor for GIFs and download the top result using curl and jq.

Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#gif#download#jq#curl#tenor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2 --skill gif-search-lamseyahelias
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2/tree/main/hermes-agent/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LamseyahElias/jarvis-cloud-v2 --skill gif-search-lamseyahelias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GIF resources are abundant but grabbing relevant assets requires manual search and downloads; this skill streamlines discovering and saving Tenor GIFs directly from the terminal, benefiting content creators and teams who need quick animated assets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search GIFs: Fetch GIF URLs from Tenor using curl and jq with a simple query.
  • Download GIFs: Save selected GIFs to local storage for quick reuse in messages or media libraries.
  • Use Case: Ideal for social posts, chat responses, and content pipelines that require on‑the‑fly GIFs without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

Search for a GIF by query and download the top result to your current directory.

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 a GIF from Tenor using the command line?▼

You can search and download a GIF from Tenor directly in the terminal by using curl and jq to query the Tenor API and save the top result to your local directory.

Do I need an API key to fetch Tenor GIFs via curl?▼

Yes, fetching GIFs from the Tenor API requires a TENOR_API_KEY environment variable to be set, along with curl and jq installed on your system.

Can I integrate Tenor GIF downloads into an automated content pipeline?▼

Yes, you can integrate Tenor GIF downloads into content pipelines to fetch ready-to-use animated assets for social posts or chat responses without leaving the terminal.

What is the best way to get animated assets for chat responses without a web browser?▼

Using curl and jq to query the Tenor API is an efficient way to fetch and download the top GIF results directly to your local storage for immediate use.

Does this Tenor GIF search method download multiple results or just one?▼

The search method queries Tenor for GIFs and downloads only the top result based on your search query, saving it to your current directory for quick reuse.

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