At the start of a drawing or project I like to gather photos from web searches for inspiration.  Up til now I paste the images into an Inkscape layer that stays with the drawing, making backed up files larger.

I have now discovered the BeeRef app that is a place to collect photos artwork and text for easy copy and pasting. But separate from my SVG drawings. 
I think BeeRef is a great addition to any workflow that uses picture research.

• BeeRef website
• BeeRef on Github (info and download)
• BeeRef in use by Kazz (video). Where I first learned of BeeRef

It's not true that I discovered BeeRef while searching for BeeR. I saw the video by Kazz that Martin Owens boosted on Mastodon. (yay Mastodon!)

These tips are ideal for quick access to images: 

• Set the BeeRef app window to stay "on top of other windows" so it is always accessible. 
• Position the BeeRef window over the panel on the right side of Inkscape for handy access, like a real panel. When gathering images from a browser, the always on top BeeRef window can be pasted into, at that same position
• Use window minimise to hide it when not in use

Note: This app would be good to have as an actual Inkscape panel, for better integration. Where recent files are related to the current Inkscape drawing.

Note. For Linux installation I followed the manual instructions on Github here and it worked.