gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy GIFs via CLI or TUI and extract frames.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill gifgrep-syxscott
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw/tree/main/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill gifgrep-syxscott

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, downloading, and extracting specific frames or sheets from animated GIFs, saving time for content creators and researchers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GIF Search: Search across multiple GIF providers like Tenor and Giphy.
  • TUI Browsing: Interact with search results in a Terminal User Interface for easy previewing.
  • Download & Extract: Download GIFs and extract individual still frames or create a grid of frames (sheets) for documentation or review.
  • Use Case: Quickly find a relevant GIF for a presentation, download it, and extract a key frame to use as a thumbnail.

Quick Start

Search for GIFs of cats 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 and download GIFs from Tenor or Giphy via CLI?

You can search and download GIFs from Tenor or Giphy via CLI by using command-line queries to fetch specific animated images directly to your local system for content creation workflows.

Can I extract still frames or frame sheets from an animated GIF?

Yes, you can extract still frames or generate grid frame sheets from an animated GIF to capture specific static images for documentation, review, or presentation thumbnails.

How do I preview GIF search results in a terminal user interface?

You can preview GIF search results in a terminal user interface (TUI) by running an interactive browsing mode, allowing you to visually select and download animations without leaving your command line.

Do I need Homebrew or Go to install a GIF search CLI tool?

Yes, you need either Homebrew or Go installed in your environment to install and run this GIF search and extraction tool, as it is distributed and built using these package managers.

Does the GIF download tool support JSON output for workflow integration?

Yes, the GIF download tool supports JSON output and various format options, enabling you to pipe search results and extracted frame metadata directly into automated scripts and integration workflows.