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GIF Search

Search gifs.so and paste GIFs anywhere.

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Plugins run in the same launcher as your apps, files and commands.

About GIF Search

GIF Search looks up gifs.so from the launcher and puts the result on your clipboard as a file, a link or Markdown, ready to paste into a message or a document.

What you can do

  • Search gifs.so without opening a browser
  • Copy a GIF as a file, link or Markdown
  • Paste straight into the app you are using

Keyboard

Press your Supermac launcher shortcut, then search for GIF Search items or commands. Use ↑ and ↓ to move through the results, Return to run, and ⌘K to open the command palette.

  • Copy GIF
  • Paste GIF
  • Copy GIF Link
  • Paste GIF Link
  • Copy GIF Markdown
  • Download GIF
  • Add to Favorites
  • Remove from Recents

App defaults; you can change them in Settings.

Setup

No account needed. The plugin calls gifs.so and stores favorites locally on your Mac.

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select GIF Search and follow the setup rows. Permissions are listed in the same pane, and a plugin stays off until you enable it.

New to plugins? Read the Supermac docs or browse every plugin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GIF Search plugin do?

Search gifs.so and paste GIFs anywhere.

GIF Search looks up gifs.so from the launcher and puts the result on your clipboard as a file, a link or Markdown, ready to paste into a message or a document.

What can I do with GIF Search?

Search gifs.so without opening a browser.

Copy a GIF as a file, link or Markdown.

Paste straight into the app you are using.

What do I need to set up GIF Search?

No account needed. The plugin calls gifs.so and stores favorites locally on your Mac.

Does GIF Search have default keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. GIF Search ships with 8 default shortcuts, including Copy GIF (Command Option C), Paste GIF (Command Option P) and Copy GIF Link (Command Shift C) and 5 more. You can change them in Settings.

How do I turn on GIF Search?

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select GIF Search and follow the setup rows. A plugin stays off until you enable it.

It is one of 8 Media plugins in the Supermac directory.