gifgrep

Name: gifgrep
Availability: InStock
Author: Kelin

Search Tenor and Giphy GIFs via CLI/TUI and download stills or sprite sheets.

1|1|Updated Jan 22, 2026

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

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kelinfoxy/EZ-Homelab --skill gifgrep-kelinfoxy

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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/kelinfoxy/EZ-Homelab/tree/main/docker-compose/ez-assistant/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kelinfoxy/EZ-Homelab --skill gifgrep-kelinfoxy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GIF discovery and retrieval can be slow when paging through providers; gifgrep speeds this by offering a CLI/TUI tool to search, preview, and fetch results from GIF sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search and browse: Query GIF providers (Tenor, Giphy) from the command line or terminal UI to find relevant clips.
Download and extract: Save selected results to local storage and generate still frames or sprite sheets for quick sharing.
Use Case: Create a quick asset library for presentations or documentation by pulling representative GIF frames with a few keystrokes.

Quick Start

Query a term with gifgrep to view results in the TUI and download a still image.

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 providers like Tenor or Giphy via a CLI or TUI interface, browsing the results, and saving selected clips directly to local storage. This bypasses slow web browsing.

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. After locating a clip through the terminal UI, the tool can convert the downloaded results into still images or sprite sheets for quick sharing.

What is the best way to browse GIF providers without hitting API rate limits?▼

Browsing GIF providers without hitting API rate limits requires a tool with safe defaults and built-in error handling for API key issues. This CLI tool manages input validation internally to prevent exceeding provider request boundaries.

Does gifgrep require external dependencies to search Tenor and Giphy?▼

No, gifgrep does not require external dependencies to search Tenor and Giphy. It operates independently with safe defaults built into its internal design to handle input validation and avoid API rate limits during queries.

How do I build a quick GIF asset library for presentations using a terminal UI?▼

Building a quick GIF asset library for presentations using a terminal UI involves querying specific terms, previewing the matching clips in the TUI, and downloading representative frames or stills with a few keystrokes for immediate use.