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Raycast

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Introduction

A fast, customizable launcher that helps you stay focused by controlling your tools efficiently.

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Raycast Product Information

Raycast is a keyboard-first productivity launcher that brings your favorite tools and workflows into a single ergonomic interface. It acts as an AI-powered, extensible hub • fast, reliable, and native to your OS • designed to help you search, automate, and perform tasks without leaving your keyboard. It includes a marketplace of extensions and AI features to connect with apps like Google Translate, JIRA, Slack, Notion, Todoist, and more, turning your Mac or Windows setup into a more efficient AI-native environment.

How to Use Raycast

  1. Download and install Raycast for your OS (Mac or Windows).
  2. Open Raycast and start typing to reveal commands, apps, snippets, and AI prompts.
  3. Install extensions from the store to add integrations (Google Translate, Notion, JIRA, Slack, TinyPNG, 1Password, and many more).
  4. Create custom AI commands to automate repetitive tasks and tailor Raycast to your workflow.
  5. Use hotkeys or aliases to launch commands instantly, manage windows, search files, translate text, and perform tasks without leaving your keyboard.

Core Features

  • Keyboard-first interface for fast access to tools and apps
  • AI-powered capabilities and AI presets to answer questions and automate tasks
  • Rich extension ecosystem (Store Pro, Teams, Desktop Extensions) for Notion, JIRA, Slack, Google Translate, Todoist, Chrome, and many more
  • Quick search across apps, files, bookmarks, and history
  • Snippets, Quicklinks, and hotkeys to speed up repetitive work
  • Window management, clipboard history, timers, Pomodoro, and productivity helpers
  • Notion integration for fast page search and creation
  • Lightweight, native performance with crash-free operation
  • Privacy-conscious: local processing where possible, with configurable cloud options

Raycast Extensions and Integrations

  • AI presets and AI chat for real-time assistance
  • Notion Search Extension for fast doc lookup
  • JIRA and Trello-like project management commands
  • Google Translate for multilingual text translation
  • TinyPNG for image compression from Finder
  • 1Password for quick credential access
  • Slack, Zoom, Todoist, Google Chrome, Obsidian, and more
  • Custom AI Commands to automate repetitive tasks across apps

How It Works

  • Install Raycast and extensions you need
  • Use the command palette to run actions, search, or trigger automations
  • Create AI-driven workflows that operate across multiple apps without context switching
  • Raycast executes tasks, searches, and automations in a unified interface

Safety and Best Practices

  • Prefer local processing when possible and review AI prompts for sensitive data
  • Use extensions from trusted sources and keep them up to date

Core Features

  • Keyboard-first workflow with fast command launch
  • Extensive AI-enabled capabilities and presets
  • Large ecosystem of extensions for productivity tools
  • Quick search across apps, files, and tasks
  • Snippets, quicklinks, hotkeys for streamlined operations
  • Comprehensive window management and task timing features
  • Native, crash-free performance with broad OS support
  • Privacy-conscious design with optional cloud processing