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TextGrabber2
textgrabber2 · v1.10.2
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Menu bar app that detects text from copied images
brew install --cask textgrabber2 7
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026TextGrabber2 is a menu bar app that automatically extracts text from images you copy, saving time by eliminating the need to open image editors. It's ideal for users who frequently work with text in images, such as journalists or social media managers.
Monitors copied images and extracts text automatically, presenting it for easy use.
Maturity: The project is healthy with active maintenance and a decent community following.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for easy access
- + Automates text extraction from images, saving time
- + Open-source with an MIT license, promoting transparency and community involvement
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Low recent installation numbers indicate limited adoption