Raycast
Replace macOS Spotlight with an extensible command bar that launches apps, runs workflows, and now answers questions or automates tasks with built-in AI.
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Overview
Raycast is the Mac productivity launcher that replaces Spotlight with a command palette that can search files, run workflows, manage clipboard history, open Jira tickets, draft emails with AI, translate text, generate code snippets, and control hundreds of apps, all from one keystroke. The AI commands handle summarization, writing, and translation inline without switching windows. The extension ecosystem (1000+ community extensions) means every tool in your stack has a Raycast integration. Used by developers and knowledge workers who live by keyboard shortcuts and resent context switching.
Key Features
- Universal command palette
- 1000+ app extensions
- AI commands inline
- Clipboard history
- Snippets
- Script runner
- • The fastest way to do almost anything on Mac, genuinely changes workflow habits
- • AI inline means you don't break focus to open ChatGPT
- • Extension ecosystem covers virtually every developer and productivity tool
- • Mac-only
- • Best features require Pro subscription
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