Many Mac users encounter text they can't select or copy. A lightweight utility that captures this text would solve a common frustration. Individual users would pay a small fee for the convenience. Start with a basic menu bar app. Apple might eventually address this system-wide.
Copy unselectable text on Mac
Build a tool that extracts text from unselectable UI elements on macOS. Target users frustrated by inaccessible text.
Why now
As applications use more custom UI, text selection becomes increasingly inconsistent.
- Who for
- Mac power users
- Business model
- One-time purchase
- Effort
- A weekend
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