Raycast

Raycast is a suite of powerful productivity tools built into an extensible launcher. The idea is to build a platform that's fast, ergonomic and native, so you'll feel like you're never twiddling your thumbs.

The foundation of Raycast is its ability to integrate a wide range of tools and services into one interface. Extensions include Linear, Google Translate, Spotify, Arc, TinyPNG, 1Password, JIRA, Slack, Zoom and many others. With them, you can use the tools you like without having to launch a bunch of separate apps.

Raycast has a number of features to help you work more productively:

• AI Integration: Quick AI combines web search with AI to ask any question. You can also create your own custom AI Commands to automate repetitive tasks.
• Snippets: Create and paste commonly used text.
• Quicklinks: Launch apps and websites with custom bookmarks.
• Hotkeys and Aliases: Assign shortcuts to common commands or apps for quicker productivity.
• Floating Notes: Take a quick note while you're working on something else.
• Window Management: Control window sizes and positions with custom commands.

Raycast comes with a free version that includes all built-in extensions and access to public extensions that people can create. For individuals, the Pro plan adds AI abilities, custom themes, cloud sync and more. The Team plan adds private Extensions, shared Quicklinks and unlimited Clipboard History, and you can pay extra for the Advanced AI add-on.

Raycast is geared for people who want to work more efficiently, including chief executives, designers, developers and students. The company has a community-first approach, with a Slack channel and Twitter account to follow along with new features and improvements.

With AI and a broad range of integrations, Raycast hopes your Mac will become more productive and more intelligent, letting you get more done in less time.

Published on June 10, 2024