Master Context-Aware Workflows with the Gemini macOS Shortcut
Invoke Gemini instantly on Mac to analyze your active windows.
Install the Gemini macOS app and use the Option + Space shortcut to get contextual help based on the window currently visible on your screen.
The Scenario
You are reviewing a complex spreadsheet or a piece of code and need an instant explanation without leaving your current application.
Before & after
You have to copy text from one app, switch to a browser, paste it into an AI web interface, and switch back—taking 3–5 minutes per query.
Simply hit Option + Space to ask Gemini to explain the code or text currently visible in your window in 30 seconds.
The Prompt
Looking at the window I am currently sharing, can you summarize the main action items or explain the logic of this specific section?
The Gemini Mac app stays alongside your work. By sharing your window context, it can see what you are working on to provide relevant help without manual copy-pasting.
Source
Gemini Apps’ release updates & improvements"With a simple keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), you can bring up Gemini alongside any application you're using."