[Feature Request] Search GitHub Repositories by Image

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Allow users to search for GitHub repositories based on images. This feature would enable developers and designers to find repositories containing specific visual components or UI elements by uploading an image or linking to an existing one. This approach could be especially valuable for locating reusable code for UI components and designs without needing to know the exact repository name or keywords.

Imagine a developer or designer looking for a UI component they have seen—like a particular button style, navigation bar, or card layout—but they are unsure of the repository or even the specific terms used to describe the design. With an image-based search, they could simply upload a screenshot or image of the component, and GitHub would match it against repositories containing visually similar components. This feature could expedite the process of discovering and integrating visually matching components, saving time and effort on manual searches.

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