gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy GIFs via CLI or TUI with preview, download, and frame extraction.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab --skill gifgrep-clsdavid
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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clsdavid/autocrab --skill gifgrep-clsdavid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, previewing, downloading, and extracting frames from animated GIFs, making it easier to use them in various contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GIF Search: Search popular GIF providers like Tenor and Giphy directly from your command line.
  • TUI Preview: Browse search results and preview GIFs within a Terminal User Interface.
  • Download & Extract: Download selected GIFs and extract individual frames or create GIF sheets for analysis or documentation.
  • Use Case: Quickly find and download a specific GIF for a presentation, or extract key frames from a GIF for a technical document.

Quick Start

Search for GIFs of cats and download the top 5 results.

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 directly from the command line?

You can search and download GIFs from providers like Tenor and Giphy directly via CLI commands, retrieving top results and saving them to local directories or outputting JSON.

Can I preview animated GIFs inside a terminal user interface?

Yes, this tool provides a TUI mode to browse search results and preview animated GIFs directly within your terminal before downloading.

How do I extract still frames or sheets from an animated GIF?

You can extract individual still frames or generate frame sheets from downloaded animated GIFs, useful for technical documentation or visual analysis.

Do I need an API key to search GIF providers like Giphy and Tenor?

An API key is not strictly required but can be optionally configured to enable enhanced access and higher rate limits when searching GIF providers.

What is the best way to integrate GIF search results into an automated workflow?

Automated workflows can consume GIF search results by configuring the tool to output JSON formats, enabling programmatic processing of downloaded media or extracted frames.