What is Raycast?
Raycast is a powerful, extensible launcher for macOS that replaces Spotlight with a faster command interface including AI assistance, clipboard history, and 1,300+ extensions.
Who is Raycast best for?
Power users and developers on Mac who want keyboard-driven workflows and quick access to tools without leaving the keyboard.
How does Raycast work?
Trigger Raycast with a hotkey to access a command palette for launching apps, searching files, running scripts, and accessing extensions with AI assistance.
Pros
- Free tier includes core features and extensions
- Over 1,300 extensions for popular tools
- Fast native macOS performance
- Pro adds AI assistant and cloud sync
Cons
- macOS-focused (Windows in beta)
- Learning curve for keyboard shortcuts
- Some features require Pro subscription
- Can be overwhelming with many extensions
