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Hidden AI superpowers

Identify any mystery object and find its manual with one photo

A strange glowing cylinder found by the road turned out to be a Bluetooth speaker, manual included.

About 1 minute Just copy and paste

A sample of what you get back, made with AI.

Your prompt

Attach a clear photo first, then paste the prompt with it.

Fill in your details. Skip any you like.

ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. Gemini can't be filled in from a link, so its button copies your prompt: paste it into the new chat.

The prompt that gets copied

Here are photos of an object I can't identify. Where I found it: [WHERE YOU FOUND IT, e.g. in a drawer after we moved in]. What it does: [ANY DETAILS, e.g. a light blinks when I press it]. 1) Tell me what it most likely is and what it's for, with your confidence. 2) Read any brand, model or serial number you can make out, even if it's tiny. 3) Search for the manual or product page and give me the link. 4) Tell me if it's safe to handle, plug in or throw away, and how to dispose of it properly. If you need another angle, tell me exactly what to photograph.

Found a gadget, part or tool you can't place? Snap a photo, include any labels, and AI tells you what it is, what it's for and where to find the manual or a replacement.

Step by step

  1. Photograph the object from two angles, plus any label.
  2. Upload the photos and paste the prompt.
  3. Open the manual link it finds to confirm the model.

What you'll get

What the object is, its model if visible, a manual link and how to handle or get rid of it.

Made for
Everyone
Works in
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude

Frequently Asked Questions.

Which AI tools does this work in?

It works in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. No paid plan is noted for this one.

How long does it take?

About 1 minute. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 3 steps, listed above.

What do I need before I start?

One clear photo to attach first, then the prompt. The prompt also asks for: where you found it and any details.

What will I get back?

What the object is, its model if visible, a manual link and how to handle or get rid of it.

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