A fast, keyboard-driven Mac/Windows launcher with an extension store and built-in AI commands for power users who live in shortcuts.
What it does
Raycast is a desktop launcher app that replaces Spotlight-style search with an extendable command bar for launching apps, running scripts, and controlling other tools. It ships with a store of thousands of community-built extensions (Slack, Notion, Linear, 1Password, etc.) plus built-in utilities like clipboard history, window management, and snippets. An optional AI layer adds a chat assistant and custom automation commands directly inside the launcher.
Core features
Extendable command-bar launcher for macOS and beta Windows support
Thousands of third-party extensions from a public store
Built-in AI chat and custom AI command automation
Clipboard history, window management, and calculator utilities
Text snippets and quicklinks for repetitive actions
Hotkeys and aliases for common apps and commands
Team plan for sharing snippets, quicklinks, and extensions
Best for
→Launching apps and running quick commands without leaving the keyboard
→Automating repetitive text and file tasks with snippets and quicklinks
→Getting AI answers or writing help without switching apps
→Sharing productivity tooling and extensions across a team
Pricing
Pro (with AI)
$8/month
Toolspool rankingby monthly traffic
Reviews
Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement YouTube videos — not sponsored.
Tutorials
Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.