Emoji Picker

Overview

Emoji Picker finds any emoji by name and puts it where you’re typing. Open the Emoji tab of Quick Search and browse, or type a name, a keyword, or a :shortcode: such as thumbs, +1, or :joy:.

Return copies the emoji, and ⌘V pastes it into the app you were using, then puts your clipboard back. It ships turned off: turn it on in Settings › Plugins.

Shortcut

Not set by default

Tab in Quick Search

Emoji once you turn it on; hold ⌘ to see its key

macOS permissions

None neededOptional: Accessibility

How to use it

1. Turn it on in Settings › Plugins.
2. Open the Emoji tab in Quick Search (hold ⌘ to see its key).
3. Type a name, a keyword, or a :shortcode:, then press Return to copy it or ⌘V to paste it.↩

Key features

• Every emoji up to Emoji 17.0 that your Mac can draw, in Unicode’s groups, with CLDR names and keywords and :shortcodes:
• Search by name, keyword, or :shortcode:, with exact matches first
• Browse a grid of your recent emoji, then every group, while the search is empty
• Return, ⌘C, or one click copies the emoji; ⌘V pastes it and puts your clipboard back
• A skin tone setting that applies to every emoji that has one, including two-person emoji
• Optional Open Emoji Picker shortcut, unassigned until you set one

Commands

Open its tab in Quick Search, or use its shortcuts from any app. You can change the shortcuts in Settings › Emoji Picker.

• Emoji tabIn Quick Search, once you turn it on. Hold ⌘ to see its key.

• Open Emoji PickerNot set by default

Permissions and privacy

Emoji Picker needs no macOS permissions.

It can use this too, but works without it:

• AccessibilityLets ⌘V paste the emoji into the app you’re using. Without it, ⌘V copies the emoji instead.

Questions