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Raycast

Raycast

Your shortcut to everything

4.9•355 reviews•

8.2K followers

Your shortcut to everything

4.9•355 reviews•

8.2K followers

2023 Golden Kitty Awards
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A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher. Fast, ergonomic and reliable.
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Launched in 2020View 15 launches
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Awards
2023 Golden Kitty Awards
2023 Golden Kitty Awards
Ray.so was ranked #4 of the month for February 2021
Raycast API and Store was ranked #4 of the week for November 30th, 2021
Raycast Notes was ranked #5 of the week for November 7th, 2024
Raycast Focus was ranked #2 of the week for January 17th, 2025
Ray.so was ranked #2 of the week for February 17th, 2021
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Raycast for iOS
Raycast for iOS Powerful productivity on the go

Launched on May 1st, 2025

Raycast for iOS was ranked #2 of the week for May 1st, 2025
Raycast for iOS was ranked #1 of the day for May 1st, 2025
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Raycast Focus Stay in flow by blocking distracting apps and websites

Launched on January 17th, 2025

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Raycastp/raycastfmerian
fmerian
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10d ago

Raycast v1.102 - Auto Transcribe, Auto Models & Bring Your Own Models

Raycast just shipped a new release introducing Auto Transcribe, powered by @Granola, and two new AI experiments: Auto Models and Bring Your Own Models.

Read the release note

Raycastp/raycastGabe Perez
Gabe Perez
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18d ago

I Built My First Raycast Extension. Here's How I Did It!

I was inspired by @chrismessina to build my own Raycast extensions after he released his own! I have been using Raycast a lot more thanks to a gentle nudge from @jakecrump (and @Raycast's latest AI releases), so I knew I wanted to build my own Raycast extension at some point.

There was a lot of news about Cyberpunk for Mac released and I wanted to search if there was a deal for it on PC. I instinctively went to search Raycast .but it wasn t there. So my extension idea was born!

My goal was simple: make it easier to hunt for video game deals right from the Raycast command bar. What followed was a rapid journey of prototyping, debugging, and learning. I m excited to share what I learned and hope it will encourage more makers to ship their ideas.
You can view my IsThereAnyDeal (ITAD) Extension on GitHub here! I will launch it when it's approved on the Raycast store :) I'll publish a more in-depth, nerdy guide later. But for now...here's my experience building a Raycast Extension!

Raycastp/raycastJake Crump
Jake Crump
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2mo ago

Why are you NOT using Raycast?

About 4 months ago, I asked for beginner tips on Raycast so that I could start trying it out. I'd heard some people talk about how helpful it was, but just downloading it, I didn't really know where to start or how to get the most out of it.

Well, 4 months later, it is an integral part of my workflow now. I'd actually say it's one of the most impactful apps I use (the other being @Aqua Voice) in terms of really improving my overall work. I use it now for so many things every day, and I've gotten it set up to be incredibly fast and efficient for what I need. I think I would feel very slow and disorganized going back to not using it.

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Raycast Notes won Personal Productivity in 2024
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Raycast is highly praised for its speed, extensibility, and ability to enhance productivity on macOS. Users appreciate its seamless integration with various tools and its capacity to streamline workflows. Maker reviews from Screen Studio, Mintlify, and Central (YC S24) highlight its role in improving efficiency and providing quick access to commands. Many users find it indispensable, often replacing other tools like Spotlight and Alfred, and commend its active development and community-driven features.

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Pros
productivity boost (65)
spotlight replacement (34)
fast performance (32)
community plugins (25)
keyboard shortcuts (18)
AI integration (17)
macOS integration (15)
customizable (12)
clipboard manager (11)
active development (10)
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limited to macOS (4)
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•1 review
This is like a modern Alfred meets the Apple App store. Easy to use with onboarding that encourages a good setup while you learn. The best part is the Store with lots of community actions connecting to all things new.
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