Raycast
A fast, ergonomic launcher for macOS that consolidates apps, commands, and workflows into a single interface. Supports extensions, AI features, and deep system integration.
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Raycast is a productivity launcher designed to streamline your workflow by bringing all your tools, commands, and applications into one fast, keyboard-driven interface. Built for macOS, it replaces the need for multiple apps and provides deep system integration.
Key Features
- Extensible Launcher: Access apps, commands, and tools via a single keyboard shortcut
- Clipboard History: Never lose copied content with persistent clipboard tracking
- Window Management: Quickly organize and resize windows with built-in commands
- AI Integration: Built-in AI features for coding, search, and automation
- Extensions Ecosystem: Thousands of community-built extensions for added functionality
- Deep System Integration: Works seamlessly with macOS features and native apps
- Customizable Workflows: Create and save custom commands and workflows
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for macOS, iOS, and Windows
Tech / Self-Hosting
Raycast is a proprietary desktop application with cloud synchronization features. While the core launcher is not self-hostable, many extensions are open source and can be modified. The company offers enterprise plans with additional features and support.