What are the new features that was introduced in Spotlight for macOS?

Asked on 06/10/2025

@wwdc25

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In the latest update for macOS, Spotlight has received several new features:

  1. App Intents Integration: Users can access all app intents directly from Spotlight, allowing for more natural and seamless ways to interact with apps. This includes filling in parameters for actions, such as sending an email without leaving the keyboard.

  2. Intelligent Suggestions: Spotlight now offers intelligent suggestions based on your routines or current activities, making it faster to find relevant files and apps.

  3. System and App Actions: You can perform hundreds of actions directly from Spotlight, such as creating events, starting audio recordings, or playing podcasts, regardless of the app you're currently using.

  4. Quick Keys: These are short strings of characters that allow you to quickly access specific actions, like sending a message or adding a reminder.

  5. Clipboard History: Spotlight now includes access to your clipboard history, making it easier to retrieve images, text, or links copied earlier in the day.

  6. Visual Intelligence: A new App Intents schema for visual intelligence allows apps to apply specific visual search logic, bringing results directly into the search experience.

These updates make Spotlight a more powerful tool for browsing and interacting with content on macOS.