gif-search

Searches and downloads GIFs from the Tenor API using curl and jq.

Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#api #search #animation #gif #download #tenor

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill gif-search-photonics-dhl

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill gif-search-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables fast discovery and retrieval of GIFs from the Tenor API using curl, eliminating hours of manual search.

Core Features & Use Cases

Direct GIF search via the Tenor API using curl.
Download and store GIFs locally for chat, content, or presentations.
No extra tools required beyond curl and jq.

Quick Start

Search for a GIF using the Tenor API and save 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 GIFs from Tenor using curl?▼

Search and download GIFs from Tenor using curl to fetch and store animated media locally. It reads the TENOR_API_KEY from the environment and saves results to your current directory.

What do I need to fetch GIFs from the Tenor API on my local machine?▼

You need curl and jq installed, plus the TENOR_API_KEY environment variable set. No other dependencies are required to fetch and store animated GIF media locally.

Does this GIF search approach require any extra libraries or dependencies?▼

No extra libraries are required. The Skill runs entirely client-side using only curl and jq to query the Tenor API and download animated GIF media without additional dependencies.

Can I automate GIF retrieval for social media posts via the command line?▼

Yes, you can automate lightweight media fetches for social posts by running curl commands against the Tenor API to programmatically retrieve and store reaction GIFs locally.

What is the best way to get reaction GIFs for chat messages without manual search?▼

Use the Tenor API with curl to instantly fetch and download reaction GIFs, eliminating manual search and storing the animated media directly in your current directory.