Raycast
A blazingly fast launcher for macOS that replaces Spotlight with clipboard history, snippets, window management, AI chat, and hundreds of extensions.
What is Raycast?
Raycast is a productivity launcher for macOS that extends far beyond simple app launching. It replaces Spotlight, Alfred, and several standalone utilities with one unified command palette that includes clipboard history, snippets, window management, and a growing extension ecosystem.
Key Features
- Command Palette — Launch apps, search files, run scripts, and control system settings
- Clipboard History — Search and paste from your full clipboard history
- Snippets — Text expansion with dynamic placeholders and date formatting
- Window Management — Keyboard-driven window tiling and organization
- Extensions — Hundreds of integrations: GitHub, Jira, Figma, Notion, and more
- AI Chat — Built-in AI assistant with custom commands and prompt presets
Why We Recommend It
Raycast consolidates multiple utility apps into one fast, keyboard-driven interface. Instead of switching between a launcher, clipboard manager, window manager, and snippet tool, you have everything in one place. The extension API means developers can build integrations for any service.
Pricing
Free for core features. Pro plan at $8/month adds AI, cloud sync, custom themes, and collaboration features.
Best For
Mac users who want to maximize keyboard productivity, developers who live in the terminal, and power users who want one tool to replace many.