See it in action
In this example: looking at a standing desk → want to identify the lamp → snip just the lamp → automatic image search on Google Images
How to use it
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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.
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Sit back and watch the shortcut automatically:
- Launch Google Images
- Perform an image search on your screenshot
How to install
Open the shortcut here, then click "Get Shortcut" to add it to your Shortcuts app.
Requirements
- macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Safari browser
Notes
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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.