gifgrep

Search GIF providers, download results, and extract stills or sheets.

Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#search #animation #gif #download #sheets #extract #stills

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill gifgrep-douglasjs

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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools/tree/main/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill gifgrep-douglasjs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

GIF Search: Search GIF providers like Tenor and Giphy.
Download & Preview: Download GIFs and preview them directly.
Frame Extraction: Extract individual stills or create a sheet of frames from a GIF.
Use Case: Quickly find a GIF of a cat, download the best one, and extract a single still frame to use as a thumbnail in a presentation.

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 extract still frames from an animated GIF?▼

You can extract still frames from an animated GIF by downloading the file and using frame extraction features to isolate individual stills or generate a frame sheet. This Skill supports specifying output formats and frame extraction parameters.

What is the best way to search and download GIFs from Tenor or Giphy?▼

Searching and downloading GIFs from Tenor or Giphy is done by querying the providers directly through a CLI or TUI interface. This Skill streamlines finding, previewing, and downloading GIFs from those specific platforms.

Do I need to install any binaries to search and extract GIF frames?▼

Yes, you need the gifgrep binary installed on your system to use this Skill. It relies on this local binary to handle the CLI and TUI interactions for searching, downloading, and extracting frames from animated GIFs.

Can I create a sheet of frames from a downloaded GIF?▼

You can create a sheet of frames from a downloaded GIF using the extraction options. The Skill processes the animated GIF and compiles frames into a sheet, offering parameters to control the output format and extraction details.

How do I preview a GIF before downloading it?▼

You can preview a GIF before downloading by using the TUI interaction mode provided by the Skill. This interface allows you to search GIF providers, preview the animated results, and then download your selected files.