gifgrep

Search GIF providers via CLI/TUI, download results, and extract stills or sprite sheets.

46|6|Updated Jan 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot --skill gifgrep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aresbit/MateBot --skill gifgrep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables users to search GIF providers via CLI/TUI, download results, and extract stills or sprite sheets for quick sharing and content creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI/TUI search across GIF providers (Tenor, Giphy) for fast asset discovery
  • Download results to local filesystem and prepare assets for docs or posts
  • Frame extraction: pull stills or sheets for thumbnails, docs, or demos
  • Use case: Imagine updating a README with a looping GIF; search, download, and extract a still frame with a single command.

Quick Start

gifgrep cats --max 5 gifgrep cats --format url | head -n 5 gifgrep tui "office handshake" gifgrep cats --download --max 1 --format url

Frequently Asked Questions about gifgrep

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

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

You can search and download GIFs from the command line by running a CLI tool with a search query and a download flag. This skill queries providers like Tenor and Giphy, fetches the results, and saves the animated assets directly to your local filesystem.

Can I extract still frames or sprite sheets from a GIF for documentation?

Yes, you can extract still frames or sprite sheets from a GIF for documentation. The skill processes downloaded animated files and pulls specific stills, making it easy to generate thumbnails or static images for demos and README files.

What GIF sources can I search using a terminal interface?

You can search Tenor and Giphy sources using a terminal interface. The skill requires access to these specific GIF providers to query their libraries and retrieve animated content directly within your command-line or TUI environment.

Do I need to install any dependencies to search GIFs via TUI?

Yes, you need gifgrep installed and functional on your system to search GIFs via TUI. Once the underlying tool is set up, you can launch the terminal interface to browse, download, and extract assets without needing additional dependencies.

What is the best way to find animated GIFs for a README without leaving the terminal?

The best way to find animated GIFs for a README without leaving the terminal is using a TUI search command. This approach lets you query providers interactively, download the selected looping GIF, and extract a still frame for your documentation in a single workflow.

Are there limitations when extracting frames from downloaded GIFs?

A key limitation when extracting frames from downloaded GIFs is that the skill is restricted to the assets available from Tenor or Giphy. It focuses on pulling stills or sprite sheets from these specific sources rather than processing arbitrary local video files.