gifgrep

Search GIFs from Tenor and Giphy via CLI or TUI, download them, and extract frames.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill gifgrep-team-hireal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat/tree/main/openclaw/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill gifgrep-team-hireal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, managing, and utilizing animated GIFs by providing a powerful command-line and TUI interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search & Preview: Find GIFs from providers like Tenor and Giphy, with TUI browsing and optional CLI previews.
  • Download & Extract: Download selected GIFs and extract individual frames as stills or create a grid of frames (sheets).
  • Use Case: Quickly find a specific GIF for a presentation, download it, and extract a single frame to use as a static thumbnail.

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 the command line?

You can search and download animated GIFs from the command line using a CLI and TUI interface that queries providers like Tenor and Giphy, returning top results for direct download.

Can I extract individual frames from a GIF as static images?

Yes, you can extract individual frames from an animated GIF as still images or generate a grid of frames (sheets) for asset creation.

How do I browse and preview GIFs without leaving the terminal?

You can browse and preview GIFs without leaving the terminal by using the TUI interaction mode to navigate search results from Tenor and Giphy.

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

API keys are optionally accepted for enhanced provider access when searching GIFs on Tenor and Giphy, allowing expanded query limits.

What is the best way to manage GIF assets for presentations?

The best way to manage GIF assets for presentations is using a command-line tool to search providers, download selected GIFs, and extract specific frames as static thumbnails.

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

Yes, you need either Go or Homebrew to install the CLI GIF search tool, as these package managers are required to set up the environment for terminal-based GIF management.