gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy GIFs via CLI with preview, download, and frame extraction.

93|20|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill gifgrep-seedprod
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill gifgrep-seedprod

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies finding and using GIFs by providing a command-line interface to search GIF providers, preview results, and download them, along with options to extract specific frames or create GIF sheets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search & Preview: Find GIFs from Tenor and Giphy with text queries and view them directly in the terminal (with compatible terminals).
  • Download & Extract: Download selected GIFs or extract still frames and create grid-like "sheets" of frames for easy review.
  • Use Case: Quickly find and download a GIF of a cat for a presentation, or extract a specific frame from a tutorial GIF to use in documentation.

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 GIFs from the command line?

You can search and download GIFs from the command line by using this Skill to query providers like Tenor and Giphy, preview results in a compatible terminal, and save files directly.

Can I extract specific frames from a GIF for documentation?

Yes, you can extract specific frames from a GIF for documentation, as this Skill supports extracting still frames and creating grid-like frame sheets for easy review.

What's the best way to script GIF searches and get structured data?

The best way to script GIF searches and get structured data is to utilize the Skill's JSON output format, which provides specific fields for programmatic access and automation.

Do I need API keys to search Tenor and Giphy via a TUI?

Yes, you need API keys to search Tenor and Giphy via a TUI, as these external provider credentials are required alongside the external `gifgrep` binary to enable search functionality.

Can I preview animations directly in my terminal?

Yes, you can preview animations directly in your terminal, provided you are using a compatible terminal emulator that supports rendering the GIF previews returned by the search queries.

What are the limitations of using a CLI GIF search tool?

Limitations of using a CLI GIF search tool include strict dependencies on external binaries like `gifgrep` and requiring compatible terminal environments for inline preview rendering to function properly.