gifgrep

Search GIF providers, download selections, and extract frames via CLI or TUI.

55|6|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul --skill gifgrep-njx-njx
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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NJX-njx/opensoul --skill gifgrep-njx-njx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires go, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to quickly search for GIFs from providers like Tenor and Giphy, browse them in a terminal interface, and download or extract frames seamlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GIF Search & Browsing: Find GIFs matching specific queries through a TUI or CLI commands.
  • Download & Reveal: Save selected GIFs to local storage and open them in the system's file explorer.
  • Extract Frames: Create still images or sprite sheets from GIFs for review, documentation, or sharing.
  • Use Case: A content creator might search for reaction GIFs, preview them in terminal, download their favorites, and generate stills for social media posts.

Quick Start

Search for cat GIFs and download the first result, then extract a still frame at 1.5 seconds into the GIF using natural language instructions.

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?

To search and download GIFs from the command line, use this tool to query providers like Tenor and Giphy, preview results in a TUI or CLI, and batch download selected GIFs directly to local storage.

Can I extract still images or sprite sheets from a GIF in the terminal?

Yes, you can extract still images or sprite sheets from a GIF in the terminal by using the manual frame extraction feature to generate stills at specific timestamps for documentation or sharing.

Do I need Go installed to search and preview GIFs via CLI?

Yes, you need Go installed in your environment as it is the required dependency to run the scripts that enable CLI and TUI interfaces for searching, previewing, and downloading visual media assets.

What is the best way to find reaction GIFs for documentation without leaving the terminal?

The best way to find reaction GIFs for documentation without leaving the terminal is using a CLI-based TUI to browse providers like Giphy, preview matches visually, download favorites, and generate still frames for social posts.

Can I open downloaded GIFs in my system's file explorer after using a CLI search?

Yes, you can open downloaded GIFs in your system's file explorer after a CLI search because the tool includes system-dependent file reveal features to seamlessly open the local storage destination.

Are there limitations when extracting frames from GIFs using command line scripts?

Limitations when extracting frames from GIFs using command line scripts include reliance on system-dependent features for file reveal and manual frame extraction, which may vary across different operating systems.