emoj lets you discover the right emoji for any phrase directly in your terminal without leaving the command line. Instead of hunting through emoji pickers or websites, simply type your text and get instant results.

The tool works with a local emoji database, meaning searches are fast and don't require internet connectivity. Whether you're looking for a single emoji or exploring multiple options, emoj delivers relevant matches in seconds.

Key features include:

Live search mode - Enter interactive search without specifying text upfront
Clipboard integration - Copy emojis directly to your clipboard with the -c flag
Skin tone support - Set and persist your preferred emoji skin tone (0 to 5)
Customizable results - Limit the number of displayed emojis with the -l option
Interactive selection - Use arrow keys, number keys, or Tab during live search to pick and copy emojis

Installation is straightforward via npm for Node.js 18+. The tool performs best on macOS and modern Linux distributions that support color emoji rendering. For optimal emoji coverage on Linux, pairing it with Emoji One font is recommended.