| name | gifgrep |
| description | Search for GIFs and animated images. Use when user asks for a GIF, reaction image, or animated content. No API key needed. |
GIF Search
Find GIFs and animated images for any topic or reaction.
When to Use
- "Send me a funny GIF"
- "Find a GIF of [topic]"
- "Reaction GIF for [emotion]"
- User asks for animated content
How to Search
Use web_search to find GIFs on popular platforms:
web_search("site:giphy.com [topic] gif")
web_search("site:tenor.com [topic] gif")
Direct URL Patterns
Giphy
- Page:
https://giphy.com/gifs/SLUG-ID
- Direct GIF:
https://media.giphy.com/media/ID/giphy.gif
- Smaller:
https://media.giphy.com/media/ID/200.gif
Tenor
- Page:
https://tenor.com/view/SLUG-ID
- Fetch the page with
web_fetch to extract the direct media URL
Response Format
When sharing a GIF, provide:
- The direct GIF URL (renders inline in most chat apps)
- A brief description of what the GIF shows
Notes
- No API key needed — uses web search
- Prefer Giphy and Tenor for reliable hosting
- Direct GIF URLs render inline in Telegram
