gif-search

Search and retrieve GIF media URLs from the Tenor API using curl and jq.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of manually searching for visual media by providing a direct command-line interface to the Tenor GIF database.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct Search: Query the Tenor API for specific reaction GIFs or visual content using natural language.
  • Flexible Formats: Retrieve various media types including standard GIFs, tiny previews, and MP4 video versions.
  • Use Case: Quickly find a celebratory GIF to include in a chat message or document by searching for specific keywords like celebration or thumbs up.

Quick Start

Use the gif-search skill to find and download the top GIF result for the query thumbs up.

Frequently Asked Questions about gif-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for GIFs from the command line?

Search for GIFs from the command line by querying the Tenor API with curl and parsing the JSON response with jq to retrieve direct media URLs for visual content.

Do I need an API key to retrieve Tenor GIF URLs?

Yes, retrieving Tenor GIF URLs requires a valid Tenor API key to authenticate automated network requests and extract media links using standard command-line utilities.

What dependencies are required to automate GIF search?

Automating GIF search requires the curl and jq command-line utilities to handle network requests to the Tenor API and parse the returned JSON data respectively.

Can I retrieve different media formats like MP4s when searching the Tenor API?

Yes, searching the Tenor API supports retrieving different media formats, including standard GIFs, tiny previews, and MP4 video versions for integration into chat interfaces and markdown documents.

How do I integrate reaction GIFs into markdown documents?

Integrate reaction GIFs into markdown documents by querying specific keywords through the Tenor API to fetch and download the top visual content URLs for direct embedding.