Keyword Assistant is a plugin for iPhoto that simplifies and accelerates the process of managing keywords.
Keyword Assistant offers a variety of features that make it stand out from other keyword management tools. For example, it adds a panel with an auto-completing text field for entering keywords, allowing you to create comma-separated lists of keywords quickly and effortlessly. Additionally, the tool provides completion on existing keywords, as well as optional completion on names from your Address Book.
The tool offers a drop-down of all completions, which can be accessed by pressing F5 or option-escape, with completions prioritized by most recent use. This feature is particularly useful when tagging a series of related photographs.
Keyword Assistant enables keyword creation to be transparent - you can just assign something that doesn't exist yet, and the tool will optionally warn you. You can also use the Tab and shift-tab keys to move among keywords to be assigned, with the tool adding a comma if you tab past the last keyword. Holding the option key allows you to remove a keyword instead of assigning it.
Keyword Assistant also provides effective keyword list management, including alphabetizing keyword lists and type-selecting to locate specific keywords. The tool inserts new keywords alphabetically or at the end of the list, according to preference, and allows you to create new keywords from AppleScript using the command "ka new keyword."
Keyword Assistant is currently localized for English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Most importantly, the tool is easy to use and offers a comprehensive set of features, making it an essential plugin for anyone who wants to manage their photo collection effectively.
Keyword Assistant has been updated for iPhoto 6.0.6 and requires iPhoto 4.0.3 - iPhoto 6.0.4 on Mac OS X 10.4.7.
Version 1.9.4: N/A