Raycast

Productivity AI

Extendable launcher for Mac that replaces Spotlight and integrates AI to speed up your daily tasks.

About Raycast

Raycast is a fast, extendable launcher for Mac that allows you to control your tools and automate your workflow from a single command bar. With its integrated AI features, you can perform complex tasks like code generation, translation, and text summarization instantly. Raycast is designed to be a central hub for your Mac productivity.

Whether you need help writing code, drafting emails, brainstorming creative ideas, or explaining complex topics, Raycast serves as a versatile digital assistant capable of handling a wide array of linguistic tasks with remarkable nuance and accuracy.

Key Features

AI Command Bar

Use natural language to perform calculations, translations, and text generation instantly.

Custom Extensions

Access a massive library of community-built extensions for all your favorite tools.

Window Management

Quickly organize your workspace with powerful window tiling and resizing commands.

Clipboard History

Access and search your entire clipboard history with a single shortcut.

Script Commands

Build and run your own custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks on your Mac.

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Incredibly fast and lightweight compared to other Mac launchers and Spotlight
+Massive and active community building useful extensions for almost every tool and service
+Powerful integrated AI that can handle complex queries, text generation, and code snippets
+Excellent window management and clipboard history features built-in and easily accessible
+Highly customizable with themes, custom script commands, and personalized shortcuts

Cons

-Exclusively available for macOS, leaving Windows and Linux users without an equivalent
-Advanced AI features and cloud sync require a paid Pro subscription
-The vast number of available extensions can be overwhelming for new users to navigate
-Requires some initial setup and configuration to reach its full productivity potential

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raycast free to use?

Yes, Raycast's core launcher features are completely free for personal use. Advanced AI features, cloud sync, and team collaboration tools require a paid Pro or Team subscription.

What makes Raycast different from Spotlight?

Raycast is significantly faster than Spotlight, highly extensible with a massive library of community plugins, and integrates powerful AI capabilities directly into the command bar for complex tasks.

Can I create my own extensions for Raycast?

Yes, Raycast is highly extensible, and you can build your own custom extensions using their API to automate your specific workflows and integrate your favorite tools.

Updated on May 2026