> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agno-v2.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Giphy Tools

> Search Giphy for a fitting GIF with GiphyTools, limiting results and enabled functions.

```python giphy_tools.py theme={null}
"""
Giphy Tools
=============================

Demonstrates giphy tools.
"""

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
from agno.tools.giphy import GiphyTools

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------


"""Create an agent specialized in creating gifs using Giphy """

# Example 1: Enable specific Giphy functions
gif_agent = Agent(
    name="Gif Generator Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-5.6-luna"),
    tools=[GiphyTools(limit=5, enable_search_gifs=True)],
    description="You are an AI agent that can generate gifs using Giphy.",
    instructions=[
        "When the user asks you to create a gif, come up with the appropriate Giphy query and use the `search_gifs` tool to find the appropriate gif.",
    ],
)

# Example 2: Enable all Giphy functions
gif_agent_all = Agent(
    name="Full Giphy Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-5.6-luna"),
    tools=[GiphyTools(limit=10, all=True)],
    description="You are an AI agent with full Giphy capabilities.",
    instructions=[
        "Use Giphy to find the perfect GIF for any situation or mood.",
        "Consider the user's context and preferences when searching.",
    ],
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
if __name__ == "__main__":
    gif_agent.print_response("I want a gif to send to a friend for their birthday.")
```

## Run the Example

<Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

**1. Install dependencies**

```bash theme={null}
uv pip install -U agno openai
```

**2. Export your API keys**

```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
export GIPHY_API_KEY="your_giphy_api_key_here"
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
```

```bash Windows theme={null}
$Env:GIPHY_API_KEY="your_giphy_api_key_here"
$Env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
```

**3. Run the example**

Save the code above as `giphy_tools.py`, then run:

```bash theme={null}
python giphy_tools.py
```

Full source: [cookbook/91\_tools/giphy\_tools.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/v3.0.4/cookbook/91_tools/giphy_tools.py)


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