Raycast

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Raycast is a keyboard-driven productivity app and command palette that lets you launch apps, search files, and execute tasks quickly. It now supports Windows, bringing its plugin ecosystem and AI features to a broader audience. The intuitive interface streamlines workflows and integrates with many services.

Added on December 23, 2025

Product Information

What is Raycast?

Raycast is a command bar and launcher that brings your workflow to the forefront. It acts as a central hub where you can launch applications, search your files, run scripts, manage tasks, and integrate with hundreds of services through extensions. The intuitive UI and AI-powered capabilities make it a powerful productivity companion for Windows and Mac.

How to use Raycast?

Sign up for the Raycast app for Windows or Mac and install it on your device.
Use a global keyboard shortcut to open the command bar and start typing to launch apps or perform actions.
Browse the Raycast Store to install extensions that integrate with services like GitHub, Jira or Notion.
Ask Raycast AI to generate answers, code or command suggestions.
Customize shortcuts and create your own scripts to tailor the workflow to your needs.

Core Features

Command bar for quick app launching, file search and system commands.
Extension marketplace with hundreds of integrations and custom scripts.
AI-powered assistant for natural language queries and code generation.
Global hotkeys, quick links and clipboard history.
Window management, calendar, and to-do widgets integrated into the bar.
Cross-platform support including Windows and macOS.

Use Cases

Instantly open any application or document without using the mouse.
Manage GitHub issues, pull requests or Jira tasks directly from your desktop.
Use AI to generate boilerplate code, draft emails or answer questions.
Automate workflows by chaining commands and scripts.
Replace multiple productivity utilities with a single command bar.