Raycast
Description
Raycast
What is Raycast?
Raycast is a productivity tool for macOS that replaces your Spotlight with a faster, extensible command bar. It allows you to launch apps, control system settings, run scripts, and integrate with tools like GitHub, Notion, and Slack—all from your keyboard. Raycast is highly customizable, with a growing store of community-built extensions.
How to use Raycast?
- Download Raycast from raycast.com and install it.
- Launch Raycast with a keyboard shortcut (default:
⌘ + Space). - Use it to open apps, search files, manage clipboard history, or run custom scripts.
- Browse the Raycast Store to install extensions for your favorite apps and workflows.
- Create your own commands with Script Commands or the API.
Raycast’s Core Features
- Instant app launcher and command palette
- Extensions for GitHub, Notion, Linear, and more
- Script Commands for automation
- Clipboard manager and window management
- Calendar and task integrations
- Raycast Store for community-built extensions
- Developer API for custom workflows
Raycast’s Use Cases
- #1 Speeding up daily workflows without using the mouse
- #2 Managing GitHub issues and PRs from the command bar
- #3 Quickly navigating Notion or Google Calendar
- #4 Automating tasks with shell, Python, or JS scripts
- #5 Creating personalized productivity workflows
FAQ from Raycast
Is Raycast free? Yes, it is free for personal use. A Pro plan is available with AI features and team collaboration tools.
Does Raycast work on Windows? No, Raycast is currently macOS-only.
Can I build my own extensions? Yes! Raycast provides an API and SDK for building custom extensions with React.