gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy, download GIFs, and extract still frames or grid sheets.

Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas --skill gifgrep-moodmnky-llc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas --skill gifgrep-moodmnky-llc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually searching across multiple GIF providers, previewing results, downloading relevant clips, and extracting still frames or sheet previews is time-consuming and requires switching between multiple tools and browser tabs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-provider GIF search: Search Tenor and Giphy directly from the command line or an interactive terminal UI, eliminating the need to switch between browser tabs.
  • Preview and download workflow: Browse search results in a TUI, download selected GIFs directly to your Downloads folder, and quickly reveal them in your system file manager.
  • Still and sheet extraction: Pull individual still frames at specific timestamps or generate grid-style sheet previews of GIFs for quick review, documentation, pull requests, or chat sharing. For example, if you are creating a social media post and need a relevant reaction GIF, use this skill to search for the perfect clip, download it, and extract a still frame to use as a preview image.

Quick Start

Use the gifgrep skill to search for "office handshake" GIFs, download the top result, and extract a still frame at 1.5 seconds to use as a preview image for a social media post.

Frequently Asked Questions about gifgrep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for and download GIFs from Giphy and Tenor without switching browser tabs?

Cross-provider GIF search lets you query Giphy and Tenor directly from the command line or an interactive terminal UI, browse results, and download selected files locally without using a browser.

How do I extract a still frame from an animated GIF at a specific timestamp?

Still extraction pulls individual frames from animated GIFs at specific timestamps. Use this to grab a single preview image for documentation, pull requests, or social media posts.

Can I generate a grid-style contact sheet of frames from an animated GIF?

Yes, configurable grid sheet generation creates grid-style preview sheets of animated GIFs. These sheet previews are useful for quick visual review, documentation, or chat sharing.

What is the best way to browse GIF search results in the terminal before downloading?

An interactive terminal UI lets you browse search results, preview options, download selected GIFs to your Downloads folder, and reveal them in your system file manager for quick access.

Do I need any external dependencies or API keys to use this GIF search workflow?

The skill operates with no listed external dependencies, though searching providers like Tenor and Giphy typically requires network access and valid API credentials configured in your environment.

Why extract still frames or generate sheets instead of just sharing the full animated GIF?

Extracting stills and generating sheets provides static preview images for documentation, pull requests, and visual review tasks where animated files are unsupported or require quick scanning.