gif-search

Searches and downloads GIFs from Tenor using curl and jq.

3|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound --skill gif-search-twjarviszyra-web
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/twjarviszyra-web/hermes-unbound --skill gif-search-twjarviszyra-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of hunting for the right reaction GIF by letting you search Tenor directly and download the result in a repeatable way.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tenor Search: Query GIFs by keyword and retrieve matching results quickly.
  • Format Selection: Choose from full GIFs, tiny previews, MP4, WebM, and other media variants.
  • Direct Download: Save a chosen GIF locally for reuse in chat, social posts, or content drafts.
  • Use Case: A teammate asks for a celebratory reaction, and you can instantly search for a fitting GIF, preview the best result, and share the direct media link.

Quick Start

Use the gif-search skill to find a celebration GIF for "great job" and return the best direct Tenor URL.

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 reaction GIFs from Tenor using curl and jq?

You can search and download Tenor reaction GIFs by querying the Tenor API with curl and parsing the returned media URLs with jq to retrieve direct media links.

What do I need to retrieve a GIF file from the Tenor API?

To retrieve a GIF from the Tenor API, you need a valid Tenor API key along with curl and jq installed in your environment to execute the search query and parse media URLs.

Can I download different media formats like MP4 or WebM from Tenor search results?

Yes, Tenor search results support format selection, allowing you to choose and directly download full GIFs, tiny previews, MP4, WebM, and other media variants for chat or social workflows.

What's the best way to find a specific reaction GIF for a chat or social post?

The best way to find a reaction GIF is to query Tenor by keyword, preview the matching results, and directly download the chosen media file locally for reuse in chat or content drafts.

Does this approach to finding GIFs require any specialized framework or component?

No specialized framework is required; finding GIFs only depends on standard command-line utilities curl and jq alongside a Tenor API key to query and parse media URLs.

Why use curl and jq to search for GIFs instead of a web interface?

Using curl and jq removes the friction of hunting for the right reaction GIF by letting you search Tenor directly and download the result in a repeatable, scriptable way.