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Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq. An agent skill from NousResearch/hermes-agent.
MITAuto-check: notes
Install Gif Search
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-search --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .claude/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .claude/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-searchType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-search --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .agents/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .agents/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-search --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .cursor/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .cursor/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git --path skills/media/gif-search--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-search --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .gemini/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .gemini/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-searchInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .github/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .github/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install NousResearch/hermes-agent gif-search --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/media/gif-search .opencode/skills/gif-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "gif-search" agent skill from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/media/gif-search into .opencode/skills/gif-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "gif-search", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
gif-search- GitHub stars
- 253k
- Used in
- 1 other repo
- Token cost
- ~680 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 196 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 31
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq. An agent skill from NousResearch/hermes-agent.
- SKILL.md covers When to use, Setup, Prerequisites and Search for GIFs, plus 5 more sections
- Calls curl and jq; reaches tenor.googleapis.com; needs TENOR_API_KEY
What it does
Gif Search is an agent skill from NousResearch/hermes-agent. Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq.
Its SKILL.md is about 680 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
The repository describes itself as: The agent that grows with you. The licence is MIT.
Example prompts
- “/gif-search”
Requirements
- A credential in TENOR_API_KEY
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit b30f95a. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
curljq
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
tenor.googleapis.com
Also links to:
developers.google.com
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:
TENOR_API_KEY
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Gif Search loads about 680 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 14 tokens; SKILL.md has 196 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check: notes
The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.
- NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:26
nment (add to `${HERMES_HOME:-~/.hermes}/.env`):
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from NousResearch/hermes-agent at commit b30f95a, republished under its MIT licence (© NousResearch). 196 words, ~680 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/gif-search/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- gif-search
- description
- Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq.
- version
- 1.1.0
- author
- Hermes Agent
- license
- MIT
- platforms
- linux, macos, windows
- prerequisites.env_vars
- TENOR_API_KEY
- prerequisites.commands
- curl, jq
GIF Search (Tenor API)
Search and download GIFs directly via the Tenor API using curl. No extra tools needed.
When to use
Useful for finding reaction GIFs, creating visual content, and sending GIFs in chat.
Setup
Set your Tenor API key in your environment (add to ${HERMES_HOME:-~/.hermes}/.env):
TENOR_API_KEY=your_key_hereGet a free API key at https://developers.google.com/tenor/guides/quickstart — the Google Cloud Console Tenor API key is free and has generous rate limits.
Prerequisites
curlandjq(both standard on macOS/Linux)TENOR_API_KEYenvironment variable
Search for GIFs
# Search and get GIF URLs
curl -s "https://tenor.googleapis.com/v2/search?q=thumbs+up&limit=5&key=${TENOR_API_KEY}" | jq -r '.results[].media_formats.gif.url'
# Get smaller/preview versions
curl -s "https://tenor.googleapis.com/v2/search?q=nice+work&limit=3&key=${TENOR_API_KEY}" | jq -r '.results[].media_formats.tinygif.url'Download a GIF
# Search and download the top result
URL=$(curl -s "https://tenor.googleapis.com/v2/search?q=celebration&limit=1&key=${TENOR_API_KEY}" | jq -r '.results[0].media_formats.gif.url')
curl -sL "$URL" -o celebration.gifGet Full Metadata
curl -s "https://tenor.googleapis.com/v2/search?q=cat&limit=3&key=${TENOR_API_KEY}" | jq '.results[] | {title: .title, url: .media_formats.gif.url, preview: .media_formats.tinygif.url, dimensions: .media_formats.gif.dims}'API Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
q | Search query (URL-encode spaces as +) |
limit | Max results (1-50, default 20) |
key | API key (from $TENOR_API_KEY env var) |
media_filter | Filter formats: gif, tinygif, mp4, tinymp4, webm |
contentfilter | Safety: off, low, medium, high |
locale | Language: en_US, es, fr, etc. |
Available Media Formats
Each result has multiple formats under .media_formats:
| Format | Use case |
|---|---|
gif | Full quality GIF |
tinygif | Small preview GIF |
mp4 | Video version (smaller file size) |
tinymp4 | Small preview video |
webm | WebM video |
nanogif | Tiny thumbnail |
Notes
- URL-encode the query: spaces as
+, special chars as%XX - For sending in chat,
tinygifURLs are lighter weight - GIF URLs can be used directly in markdown:
© NousResearch, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/media/gif-search of NousResearch/hermes-agent.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit b30f95a
Used in 1 other repository
We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in NousResearch/hermes-agent, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.
Compare with similar skills
Gif Search next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gif Search this skillNousResearch/hermes-agent | 253k | 1 repos | ~680 | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Video Downloadernexu-io/open-design | 100k | — | ~339 | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Video Downloadcalesthio/OpenMontage | 66k | — | ~885 | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 | |
| Slack GIF Creatoranthropics/skills | 180k | 29 repos | ~2k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| YouTube Video DownloaderComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills | 77k | 9 repos | ~668 | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Video Downloaderdavila7/claude-code-templates | 33k | 5 repos | ~660 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Gif Search
What does Gif Search do?
Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq. An agent skill from NousResearch/hermes-agent. Gif Search is an agent skill from NousResearch/hermes-agent. Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq.
How do I install Gif Search in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/media/gif-search in NousResearch/hermes-agent) into .claude/skills/gif-search in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Gif Search in Codex?
Run `npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/media/gif-search in NousResearch/hermes-agent) into .agents/skills/gif-search in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Gif Search in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill gif-search -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/gif-search, .gemini/skills/gif-search, .github/skills/gif-search and .opencode/skills/gif-search in your project.
What does Gif Search need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Gif Search needs the command-line tools its instructions call (curl and jq) and credentials named TENOR_API_KEY. Our summary lists: A credential in TENOR_API_KEY.
Does Gif Search access the network?
SKILL.md names 2 domains. In commands or code: tenor.googleapis.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. As links in the text: developers.google.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Gif Search safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (mentions a .env file), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Gif Search use?
Gif Search is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Gif Search use?
About 680 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Gif Search?
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Who maintains Gif Search?
NousResearch (a GitHub organization) maintains it in NousResearch/hermes-agent, which has 252,613 GitHub stars. The repository holds 31 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 11, 2026.
Source: NousResearch/hermes-agent on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.