gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy from the command line and download GIFs.

Updated Jan 1, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #gif #download #tui #frames #gifgrep

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npx skills add https://github.com/hcnimi/clawdis --skill gifgrep-hcnimi

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GIF discovery across multiple providers is manual, time consuming, and inefficient for teams creating and sharing animated content. gifgrep provides a CLI/TUI workflow to search Tenor and Giphy, preview results, and automate downloads and frame extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search GIF providers from the CLI/TUI to discover relevant animations.
Browse results in a terminal interface and preview GIF frames.
Download selected GIFs and generate stills or sprite sheets for documentation or design work.
Use case: quickly grab a GIF and convert it into a sprite sheet for a presentation.

Quick Start

Run gifgrep with a query to search GIFs and download the first result

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 querying Tenor and Giphy directly within a CLI or TUI workflow, browsing the results, and saving the selected animated images locally. This automates manual GIF discovery.

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

Yes, you can extract still frames or generate sprite sheets from a downloaded GIF. This allows you to capture specific animation frames for quick sharing, design work, or integration into technical documentation.

What is the best way to browse and preview GIF frames in a terminal interface?▼

Browsing and previewing GIF frames in a terminal interface is done through a TUI workflow that queries providers like Tenor and Giphy. It renders results and frame previews directly in the console without needing a web browser.

Does this CLI GIF search tool support both Tenor and Giphy providers?▼

Yes, the CLI GIF search tool supports both Tenor and Giphy providers. It queries these platforms to discover relevant animated images, downloads the selected results, and handles provider errors gracefully during the workflow.

How do I handle errors when downloading GIFs in a TUI workflow?▼

Errors encountered when downloading GIFs in a TUI workflow are handled gracefully by the tool's internal logic. This ensures your command-line process remains stable even if a provider request fails or a specific GIF download is interrupted.