Google app for desktop

The desktop utility provides a keyboard‑shortcut‑activated interface for Google Search, allowing users to type queries or invoke AI‑powered responses without leaving their current workflow. Pressing Alt + Space opens a search box that can retrieve information, suggest follow‑up questions, and present helpful links directly within the app.

In addition to text queries, the tool integrates Lens and screen‑sharing capabilities, so users can ask about any portion of their screen—whether a single window or the entire display—and receive visual or contextual answers. It also indexes local files and Google Drive contents, enabling quick discovery of apps and documents from the same search field.

The application runs on Windows 10 or later, is limited to English, and requires users to be at least thirteen years old. Access is governed by Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and AI Mode availability may vary by account, region, and language.