gifgrep

Search Tenor or Giphy GIFs via a CLI/TUI workflow.

Updated Jan 16, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #gif #download #sheets #tui #stills

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/czue/clawdbot --skill gifgrep-czue

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/czue/clawdbot/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czue/clawdbot --skill gifgrep-czue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GIF search and retrieval for media assets using a CLI/TUI, enabling fast sharing and preview.

Core Features & Use Cases

CLI/TUI interface to search GIF providers (Tenor/Giphy) from the terminal.
Download selected GIFs for local use and quick inclusion in docs or chats.
Extract still frames or sprite sheets from GIFs for thumbnails and previews.

Quick Start

Run gifgrep tui "office handshake" to open the interactive search interface.

Frequently Asked Questions about gifgrep

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for GIFs from the terminal using Tenor or Giphy?▼

You can search for GIFs from the terminal by running a command like gifgrep tui "search term" to open an interactive interface that queries Tenor or Giphy and returns matching results for preview and download.

Can I extract still frames or sprite sheets from a downloaded GIF?▼

Yes, you can extract still frames or sprite sheets from a downloaded GIF to create thumbnails and previews, streamlining the process of generating static images from animated media assets.

Do I need any dependencies to run the CLI GIF search workflow?▼

The CLI GIF search workflow requires the gifgrep tool to be installed and supports Tenor or Giphy as sources, executing dependency-free when properly configured.

What is the best way to download GIFs locally for use in docs or chats?▼

The best way to download GIFs locally for docs or chats is using a CLI/TUI interface to search providers, select the desired media, and save it directly to your local environment for quick inclusion.

Does this CLI GIF search approach work without a graphical interface?▼

Yes, this approach works entirely without a graphical interface by utilizing a terminal-based TUI workflow to retrieve, preview, and download GIFs in a controlled and repeatable manner.