macOS 26 Spotlight

Spotlight in macOS 26 has undergone its most powerful transformation yet. Beyond simply finding files and apps, Spotlight now lets you take action right from the search bar. You can send an email, create a new note, start a timer, control system settings, launch Shortcuts, and even perform quick calculations — all without opening another app. With hundreds of built-in commands and smarter, context-aware suggestions, Spotlight becomes less of a search tool and more of a command center for your Mac.