gifgrep

Search Tenor or Giphy GIF providers from the CLI/TUI and output JSON.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/RJB07/RX01 --skill gifgrep-rjb07

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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/RJB07/RX01/tree/main/core/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RJB07/RX01 --skill gifgrep-rjb07

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates media discovery by enabling CLI/TUI searches across GIF providers, and by handling downloads, still extraction, and sprite sheets for quick reviews and sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Unified search across GIF providers (Tenor and Giphy) from the terminal with interactive previews.
Download & extraction: save results locally and generate stills or sprite sheets for documentation, design reviews, or social posts.
Output formats: provide JSON-ready data and URLs to streamline integration with documents, chats, or pipelines.

Quick Start

Run gifgrep with a query to search GIF providers 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 for GIFs from the command line?▼

You can search for GIFs directly from the CLI or TUI by running the gifgrep tool with a text query to interactively preview and download media from providers like Tenor and Giphy.

Do I need API keys to search Tenor and Giphy in the terminal?▼

Yes, you need to provide your own Tenor or Giphy API keys to execute GIF searches and retrieve JSON-ready data, URLs, and media downloads through the terminal interface.

Can I extract stills or sprite sheets from downloaded GIFs?▼

Yes, you can extract stills and generate sprite sheets from downloaded GIFs to streamline documentation, design reviews, and social media content creation workflows.

What is the best way to integrate GIF search results into a content pipeline?▼

The best way to integrate GIF search results is to output the data in JSON format with URLs, allowing seamless integration into documents, chats, or automated media sourcing pipelines.

Does this CLI GIF search tool work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, the CLI GIF search tool operates without external dependencies, though you must supply your own Tenor or Giphy API keys to authenticate and fetch media results.