generating-memes

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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:
bash
meme list
Search templates by keyword:
bash
meme search <keyword>
Generate a meme:
bash
meme generate <template> --images <paths> --texts <texts>

Popular Templates

Most commonly used templates:
TemplateDescriptionType
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 contrastText
always
"Always" format memeText
shock
Shocked reaction (震惊)Text
clown
Clown meme (小丑)Image
stare_at_you
Staring at you (盯着你)Image
loading
Loading animationText
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:
bash
# 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:
bash
# 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

bash
# 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

CommandDescription
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:
bash
# 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:
bash
cargo install meme-generator
meme download

Template Not Found

If generation fails with "unknown template" error:
bash
# 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:
bash
meme download
This downloads all required template assets.

Network Issues (Download Failed)

If 
meme download
fails with connection timeout:
bash
# 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