gif-search

Search Tenor GIFs and retrieve direct media URLs via curl.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill gif-search-tangzheng202202
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills/tree/main/04-content/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill gif-search-tangzheng202202

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly discover and download GIFs from Tenor for responses, content creation, or chat media.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search GIFs on Tenor using a simple query and retrieve direct media URLs.
  • Download selected GIFs to local storage for embedding in messages or content.
  • Use in automation scripts or chatbots to enrich conversations with expressive media.

Quick Start

Run a curl-based search to fetch GIF URLs for a given query and download the top result.

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 Tenor GIFs using a curl-based workflow to fetch direct media URLs and download the top results locally. This process requires curl and jq to format API responses and retrieve the media files.

Do I need a Tenor API key to retrieve direct GIF URLs?

Yes, a Tenor API key is required to perform searches and retrieve direct GIF URLs. You must also have curl and jq installed to execute the search requests and format the JSON responses.

What's the best way to automate GIF downloads for chatbot responses?

Automating GIF downloads for chatbots is best handled through a curl-based workflow that queries the Tenor API. This retrieves direct media URLs, allowing your scripts to quickly discover, preview, and download expressive media.

Can I use curl and jq to preview GIFs before downloading them?

Yes, you can use curl and jq to search Tenor and format the API response to preview GIF URLs. This allows you to inspect available media URLs and select the desired GIF before initiating the download.

Does this Tenor search method work for local content creation workflows?

Yes, searching Tenor via curl works for content creation by downloading selected GIFs to local storage. You can then embed these retrieved media files directly into your content creation projects or chat messages.

Why does my Tenor GIF search workflow require jq?

Your Tenor GIF search workflow requires jq to parse and format the JSON responses returned by the curl API requests. This ensures the direct media URLs are correctly extracted for downloading or previewing.