generating-memes

name	generating-memes
description	Creates memes using the meme CLI with 298 templates. Generates, previews, searches, and lists meme templates. Use when user asks to make memes, create memes, generate memes, or mentions specific meme names like petpet, slap, hug, rub, etc.
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Generating Memes

Creates memes using the meme CLI tool with 298+ templates.

Quick Start

List all templates:

meme list

Search templates by keyword:

meme search <keyword>

Generate a meme:

meme generate <template> --images <paths> --texts <texts>

Popular Templates

Most commonly used templates:

Template	Description	Type
petpet	Petting animation (摸/摸摸)	Image
slap	Slapping animation (一巴掌)	Image
hug	Hugging animation (抱/抱抱)	Image
rub	Nuzzling animation (贴/贴贴)	Image
pat	Patting animation (拍)	Image
kiss	Kissing animation (亲/亲亲)	Image
pinch	Pinching face (捏/捏脸)	Image
5000choyen	Big/small text contrast	Text
always	"Always" format meme	Text
shock	Shocked reaction (震惊)	Text
clown	Clown meme (小丑)	Image
stare_at_you	Staring at you (盯着你)	Image
loading	Loading animation	Text
good_news	Good news header (喜报)	Text
bad_news	Bad news header (悲报)	Text
applaud	Applause (鼓掌)	Image
praise	Praise (表扬)	Text
speechless	Speechless (无语)	Image
run_away	Run away (快逃)	Image
suck	Suck/Sip animation (吸/嗦)	Image

See full template list

Usage Patterns

Image-based Memes

Templates requiring one or more images:

# Single image
meme generate petpet --images /path/to/photo.jpg

# Save to file
meme generate petpet --images /path/to/photo.jpg > output.gif

Text-based Memes

Templates using only text:

# 5000兆 (big/small contrast)
meme generate 5000choyen --texts "IMPORTANT" "ignore this"

# Always meme
meme generate always --texts "the answer is 42"

Mixed (Images + Text)

Recommended Workflow

1. Search for a template: meme search <keyword>
2. Preview the template: meme preview <template>
3. Check requirements: meme info <template>
4. Generate the meme: meme generate <template> [options]

Example: Create a Petpet Meme

# 1. Verify template exists
meme search pet

# 2. See what it needs
meme info petpet
# Output: needs 1 image, 0 text

# 3. Generate
meme generate petpet --images friend.jpg > petpet.gif

Commands Reference

Command	Description
meme list	List all 298 templates
meme search <keyword>	Search templates by keyword
meme info <template>	Show template requirements (images, texts, params)
meme preview <template>	Generate template preview
meme generate <template>	Create meme
meme download	Download required resources

See more examples

Troubleshooting

"meme: command not found"

The meme CLI is not installed. Install it from GitHub:

# Download the binary
curl -L https://github.com/MemeCrafters/meme-generator-rs/releases/latest/download/meme-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu -o meme

# Make executable and install
chmod +x meme
sudo mv meme /usr/local/bin/

# Download required resources
meme download

GitHub: https://github.com/MemeCrafters/meme-generator-rs

Alternative: Build from source with Rust:

cargo install meme-generator
meme download

Template Not Found

If generation fails with "unknown template" error:

# Verify template name
meme list | grep <template>

# Search for similar templates
meme search <keyword>

# Check template info
meme info <template>

Missing Resources

If images or templates are missing:

meme download

This downloads all required template assets.

Network Issues (Download Failed)

If meme download fails with connection timeout:

# Error example:
# WARN Failed to download: Connection timed out (os error 110)
# The CLI cannot reach cdn.jsdelivr.net

# Solution: Download resources manually from GitHub releases
# Visit: https://github.com/MemeCrafters/meme-generator-rs/releases

Note: Some templates may work without downloaded resources if they have built-in assets.

Tips

• Use meme info <template> before generating to understand requirements
• Redirect output to save: > output.gif
• Many templates support both images and text
• Some templates have optional parameters (like --circle for petpet)
• Use meme search for discovery when unsure of template name