Snip it. Search it.
Take a screenshot on your Mac and automatically search it on Google Images.
Looking at a standing desk → want to identify the lamp → snip just the lamp → automatic image search on Google Images
How to use it
- Run the shortcut from the Shortcuts app. If prompted, approve permissions for screen capture and automation.
- Click and drag to select the part of your screen you want to search.
That’s it: the shortcut opens Google Images and searches for your screenshot.
How to install
On your Mac, openOpen the shortcut on Apple’s site, then click “Get Shortcut” to add it to your Shortcuts app.
Requirements
- macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Safari browser
Notes
- For quicker access, assign a keyboard shortcut to run it (I use Command Shift 2).
- The shortcut temporarily saves the screenshot to your device, then deletes it after use.
- If the screenshot is too small, the shortcut will cancel automatically to avoid unintentional triggers.
Source code
View the AppleScript logic and shortcut details on GitHub.