gif-search

Search and retrieve GIF media URLs from the Tenor API using curl and jq.

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill gif-search-projectedanx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gif-search
Source: https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill gif-search-projectedanx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the friction of manually searching for visual media by providing a direct command-line interface to the Tenor GIF database.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct Search: Query the Tenor API for specific reaction GIFs or visual content using natural language.
  • Flexible Formats: Retrieve various media types including standard GIFs, tiny previews, and MP4 video versions.
  • Use Case: Quickly find a celebratory GIF to include in a chat message or document by searching for specific keywords like celebration or thumbs up.

Quick Start

Use the gif-search skill to find and download the top GIF result for the query thumbs up.

Frequently Asked Questions about gif-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for GIFs from the command line?▼

Search for GIFs from the command line by querying the Tenor API with curl and parsing the JSON response with jq to retrieve direct media URLs for visual content.

Do I need an API key to retrieve Tenor GIF URLs?▼

Yes, retrieving Tenor GIF URLs requires a valid Tenor API key to authenticate automated network requests and extract media links using standard command-line utilities.

What dependencies are required to automate GIF search?▼

Automating GIF search requires the curl and jq command-line utilities to handle network requests to the Tenor API and parse the returned JSON data respectively.

Can I retrieve different media formats like MP4s when searching the Tenor API?▼

Yes, searching the Tenor API supports retrieving different media formats, including standard GIFs, tiny previews, and MP4 video versions for integration into chat interfaces and markdown documents.

How do I integrate reaction GIFs into markdown documents?▼

Integrate reaction GIFs into markdown documents by querying specific keywords through the Tenor API to fetch and download the top visual content URLs for direct embedding.