gifgrep

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

93|20|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #search #animation #gif #download #tui

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill gifgrep-seedprod

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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.