gifgrep

Search Tenor and Giphy for GIFs, download them, and extract frames as stills or sheets.

3|Updated Feb 26, 2026

Search Tags:#search #animation #gif #download #tui #frame extraction

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel --skill gifgrep-ybsa

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Skill: gifgrep
Source: https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel/tree/main/crates/sk-tools/skills/gifgrep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel --skill gifgrep-ybsa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of finding, acquiring, and extracting visual content from GIF providers, making it easier to use GIFs in various contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

GIF Search & Preview: Search providers like Tenor and Giphy, with options for TUI-based browsing and still image previews.
Download & Extraction: Download selected GIFs and extract individual frames as stills 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 specific frame as a static image to embed in a slide.

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 Tenor or Giphy?▼

You can search and download animated GIFs by querying providers like Tenor and Giphy through a command-line or TUI interface, which returns previewable results for direct downloading.

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

Yes, you can extract individual frames from an animated GIF as static stills or generate a grid sheet of frames for documentation and review.

Do I need API keys to search GIFs using a TUI?▼

Yes, searching GIFs through the TUI requires specific API keys for certain providers like Tenor and Giphy to access their search repositories.

What is the best way to find a specific GIF frame for a presentation slide?▼

The best way to find a specific GIF frame is to search providers via TUI, download the GIF, and extract the exact frame as a static image to embed in your slide.

Does this command-line GIF search tool support frame extraction for documentation?▼

Yes, it supports frame extraction from downloaded GIFs, allowing you to create grid sheets or pull still images specifically for documentation and review purposes.