gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy for GIFs, download them, and extract still frames.

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Search Tags:#search #content creation #animation #gif #download #extract

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill gifgrep-rachasumanth

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill gifgrep-rachasumanth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, downloading, and extracting specific frames or stills from animated GIFs, saving time and effort in content creation and review.

Core Features & Use Cases

GIF Search: Search GIF providers like Tenor and Giphy.
TUI Browsing: Interact with search results in a Terminal User Interface for easy preview.
Download & Extract: Download GIFs and extract individual frames or still images.
Use Case: Quickly find a specific reaction GIF for a chat, download it, and extract a single frame as a static image for 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 search and download animated GIFs from Tenor or Giphy?▼

To search and download animated GIFs, use this Skill to query Tenor or Giphy, browse results in a Terminal User Interface, and save files directly to a specified output directory. API keys may be required for provider access.

Do I need external binaries to extract frames from GIFs?▼

Yes, you need the external binary 'gifgrep' installed to extract frames from GIFs. The Skill relies on this command-line tool to execute search, download, and frame extraction operations.

Can I extract still images from animated GIFs for presentation slides?▼

Yes, you can extract still images or individual frames from animated GIFs. The Skill processes downloaded GIF files and outputs static images based on your specified frame extraction parameters.

Do I need API keys to search Giphy and Tenor for GIFs?▼

API keys are optionally required to search Giphy and Tenor for GIFs. You must configure provider API keys to authenticate search requests and retrieve animated content from these external platforms.

How do I browse GIF search results interactively in the terminal?▼

Browse GIF search results interactively using the built-in Terminal User Interface (TUI). This mode lets you preview animated GIFs directly in your console before downloading or extracting frames.

What output formats are supported when extracting frames from GIFs?▼

Output formats for extracted GIF frames are specified via command-line options. You can define output locations and frame extraction parameters to save still images or sheets from the animated source files.