Overview

Raycast is an extendable launcher designed to enhance productivity by providing quick access to apps, commands, and integrations through a keyboard-first interface. It supports native extensions, AI-powered commands, and automation to streamline workflows on macOS and Windows.

Updated Sep 7, 2026.

Key Features

Keyboard-First Launcher

Provides a fast, ergonomic, and reliable interface to launch apps, run commands, and access tools without leaving the keyboard.

Extensible with Extensions

Supports thousands of extensions including integrations with popular services like Jira, GitHub, Notion, Slack, and more.

AI Integration

Includes AI-powered features such as AI chat, automation commands, and AI presets to assist with writing, coding, and task automation.

Clipboard History and Snippets

Keeps track of clipboard history and allows creation of text snippets for quick insertion to reduce repetitive typing.

Window and Task Management

Offers native window management commands and task tracking tools like timers and Pomodoro to organize workflow.

Quicklinks and Hotkeys

Enables creation of quicklinks to launch apps or URLs and assign hotkeys or aliases to speed up common actions.

Cross-Platform Support

Available on macOS and in public beta for Windows, with cloud sync and team collaboration features.

Pros

Highly customizable and extendable with a large library of extensions.
Integrates deeply with many third-party apps and services for seamless workflow.
Includes AI features that enhance productivity and automate repetitive tasks.
Keyboard-first design enables fast and ergonomic use without mouse dependency.
Free for personal use with a generous feature set and community support.

Cons

Windows version is currently in public beta and may lack some macOS features.
Advanced AI features require a paid Pro subscription.
Limited support for Linux or other operating systems beyond macOS and Windows.
Some features like team collaboration have usage limits on free plans.
Learning curve for new users unfamiliar with command palette interfaces.

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Key Features

Keyboard-First Launcher

Provides a fast, ergonomic, and reliable interface to launch apps, run commands, and access tools without leaving the keyboard.

Extensible with Extensions

Supports thousands of extensions including integrations with popular services like Jira, GitHub, Notion, Slack, and more.

AI Integration

Includes AI-powered features such as AI chat, automation commands, and AI presets to assist with writing, coding, and task automation.

Clipboard History and Snippets

Keeps track of clipboard history and allows creation of text snippets for quick insertion to reduce repetitive typing.

Window and Task Management

Offers native window management commands and task tracking tools like timers and Pomodoro to organize workflow.

Quicklinks and Hotkeys

Enables creation of quicklinks to launch apps or URLs and assign hotkeys or aliases to speed up common actions.

Cross-Platform Support

Available on macOS and in public beta for Windows, with cloud sync and team collaboration features.

Pros

Highly customizable and extendable with a large library of extensions.
Integrates deeply with many third-party apps and services for seamless workflow.
Includes AI features that enhance productivity and automate repetitive tasks.
Keyboard-first design enables fast and ergonomic use without mouse dependency.
Free for personal use with a generous feature set and community support.