Gif Search — Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq
Gif Search — Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Gif Search — Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq as part of Hermes internals and extension points. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect Skill metadata, Reference: full SKILL.md, When to use, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Know Python, Git, and basic project structure before changing code.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Gif Search — Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Short definitions before the details.
- Skill
- An instruction bundle that teaches Hermes a repeatable workflow without necessarily adding an external service.
Search/download GIFs from Tenor via curl + jq
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Skill metadata
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Reference: full SKILL.md
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03When to use
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Setup
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Prerequisites
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Search for GIFs
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Download a GIF
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Get Full Metadata
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09API Parameters
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Available Media Formats
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
TENOR_API_KEY=your_key_here# 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'# 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.gifRead the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.