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ScreenOCR is not detecting text when I use it

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bug extension extension: screenocr platform: macOS
Dominant language
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Description

Extension

https://www.raycast.com/huzef44/screenocr

Raycast Version

1.104.19

OS Version

macOS 26.5 (25F71)

Description

When the text is crystal clear, it doesn't copy.

Steps To Reproduce

using raycast to copy text, pasting it says Error: failed to capture image

Current Behaviour

No response

Expected Behaviour

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by opening the linked ScreenOCR extension and reproducing the copy flow on the reported Raycast and macOS versions. Investigate the extension's image-capture entry point and compare the failing behavior with a successful capture; done means clear on-screen text is copied without the "failed to capture image" error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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