AI
best practice
Use Gemini for Mac to Assist with On-Screen Desktop Content
Use the desktop app and shortcuts to eliminate browser context switching.
Install the Gemini for Mac app and use the Option + Space shortcut to access AI assistance over any active window.
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The Scenario
You are working in a complex PDF or a specific desktop application and need immediate AI assistance without leaving your workflow.
Before & after
The old way
You have to open a browser tab, navigate to the AI website, then copy and paste content from your desktop apps back and forth, taking 5–10 minutes.
With AI
Press Option + Space to summon Gemini instantly to summarize your active window or help draft responses. This reduces the process to 1–2 minutes.
The Prompt
Summarize the key action items from the window I am currently sharing and draft a follow-up email based on them.
The native Gemini for Mac app allows for 'Window Sharing' so the AI can see your current context 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."