gif-search

Search Tenor and download GIFs with curl and jq.

1|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill gif-search-zerwiz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi/tree/main/.hermes/hermes-agent/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zerwiz/wayofpi --skill gif-search-zerwiz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of hunting for reaction GIFs by letting you search Tenor and download the right animation directly from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tenor search: Look up GIFs by keyword and return usable media URLs quickly.
  • Lightweight downloads: Save the best GIF result or a smaller preview version for chat and social use.
  • Metadata inspection: Inspect titles, dimensions, and alternate formats such as tinygif, mp4, and webm.
  • Use case: A support agent can search for a celebratory or apologetic GIF and instantly paste a matching image into a message thread.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search Tenor for a relevant GIF and return the best download URL for your chosen topic.

Frequently Asked Questions about gif-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Tenor for GIFs and get a direct download URL?

Search Tenor for GIFs by providing a keyword to the skill, which queries the Tenor API and returns the best direct download URL for your chosen topic. It extracts usable media links instantly without manual browsing.

What do I need to query the Tenor API for reaction images from the command line?

To query the Tenor API for reaction images, you need curl and jq installed, plus a valid TENOR_API_KEY. These dependencies allow the skill to fetch search results and parse GIF URLs directly from the terminal.

Can I retrieve alternate media formats like mp4 and webm when searching Tenor?

Yes, you can retrieve alternate media formats like mp4 and webm when searching Tenor. The skill inspects metadata and extracts URLs for various formats including tinygif, mp4, and webm alongside the standard GIF.

What is the best way to find a lightweight preview GIF for chat responses?

The best way to find a lightweight preview GIF for chat responses is to search Tenor and request the tinygif format. This returns a smaller preview version optimized for quick loading in message threads.

Does this GIF search tool work without a Tenor API key?

No, this GIF search tool does not work without a Tenor API key. A valid TENOR_API_KEY is explicitly required alongside curl and jq to authenticate requests and parse the Tenor API response data.