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Raycast

Raycast

Mac Productivity Launcher with AI and 1000+ Extensions

Last Updated:8/12/2025
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What is Raycast

Raycast is a comprehensive productivity platform built specifically for Mac users that serves as both an app launcher and a complete workflow automation system. Think of it as a much more powerful version of Spotlight search, but with AI capabilities built right in.

At its core, Raycast lets you quickly launch applications, search files, perform calculations, and control your Mac entirely through keyboard shortcuts. What sets it apart is its extensive ecosystem of over 1000 free extensions that integrate with popular tools like GitHub, Slack, Notion, and Google Calendar. You can manage your entire digital workflow without ever leaving the Raycast interface.

The app also includes advanced AI features powered by leading models like GPT-4, Claude, and DeepSeek R1, allowing you to chat with AI, generate content, and automate repetitive tasks. Whether you need quick answers, help with coding, or assistance writing emails, Raycast's AI integration makes it feel like having a smart assistant built into your operating system.

Features of Raycast

  • Fast app launcher with intelligent search

  • AI chat with GPT-4, Claude, and other leading models

  • 1000+ free extensions for popular tools

  • Unlimited clipboard history and management

  • Text snippets and quicklinks automation

  • Window management and organization

  • Built-in calculator with unit conversion

  • Cloud sync across devices

  • Custom themes and personalization

  • Developer API for custom extensions

Raycast Pricing

Free
Free
  • Core launcher and productivity features
  • 1000+ free extensions from the store
  • Basic clipboard history
  • Window management and organization
  • Calculator with unit conversions
  • Text snippets and quicklinks
  • Limited AI messages to try features
  • File search and app launching
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Pro
$8/mo
  • Unlimited AI chat with multiple models
  • Cloud sync across all your Macs
  • Custom themes and personalization
  • Unlimited clipboard history storage
  • Advanced translation tools
  • Priority support access
  • All free plan features included
  • 14-day free trial available
Pro + Advanced AI
$18/mo
  • Access to premium AI models (GPT-4, Claude 3.7)
  • OpenAI o3-mini and DeepSeek R1 access
  • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support
  • Advanced reasoning capabilities
  • All Pro plan features included
  • Cutting-edge AI model updates
  • Enhanced AI performance and speed
Team
$15
  • All Pro features for team members
  • Shared snippets and quicklinks
  • Team extension sharing
  • Collaborative workspace features
  • Team management and controls
  • Advanced AI add-on available
  • Priority team support
  • Scalable for any team size

FAQ's About Raycast

Yes, Raycast offers a robust free plan that includes the core launcher, window management, calculator, basic clipboard history, and access to all 1000+ extensions. You also get limited AI messages to try the AI features. Pro plans ($10/month) unlock unlimited AI access, cloud sync, and advanced features.
Raycast is much more powerful than Spotlight. While Spotlight only searches files and apps, Raycast includes AI chat, 1000+ tool integrations, window management, clipboard history, text snippets, calculations, and automation features. It's designed to be your complete productivity hub rather than just a search tool.
Currently, Raycast is primarily designed for Mac, with an iOS companion app available. However, a Windows version is coming in public beta as of June 2025. The core functionality will be similar across platforms, though some features may vary due to operating system differences.
Raycast integrates with leading AI providers including OpenAI (GPT-4, o3-mini), Anthropic (Claude 3.7 Sonnet), Google (Gemini), DeepSeek (R1), Perplexity, and others. Basic models are included with Pro subscription, while the most advanced models require the Advanced AI add-on ($10/month extra).
Raycast prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally on your Mac by default. If you enable Cloud Sync (Pro feature), AI chats are encrypted both at rest and in transit. Raycast has agreements with AI providers prohibiting them from using your interactions to train their models, ensuring your conversations remain private.
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