gif.py

#!/usr/local/bin/python3

# save to: ~/Library/Application\ Scripts/com.codeux.irc.textual/gif.py
# use as '/gif searchterm'
# prints a link to the first GIF to match the term to the current window

import sys
import random

search_term = sys.argv[2]

from giphypop import Giphy
g = Giphy()
results = [ x for x in g.search(search_term) ]
chosen = random.choice(results)
print("Random GIF tagged with '" + search_term + "': " + chosen.media_url)