What is Raycast?
Raycast is a macOS application launcher and productivity tool that streamlines workflows with fast, keyboard-driven access to apps, files, and scripts. It offers a customizable interface, over 1,300 community-built extensions for tools like GitHub and Jira, and AI-powered features for tasks like code generation and translations. Designed for developers and power users, it enhances efficiency with snippet management, window organization, and seamless integrations.
Key Features of Raycast
- Instantly chat with 30+ AI models, including custom presets
- Summarize, translate, and improve text with built-in AI Commands
- Interact with your Mac—rename files, manage windows, and more using AI Extensions
- Attach and chat with PDFs, CSVs, and on-screen content
- Local-first architecture with encrypted Cloud Sync for chats and data
Use Cases of Raycast
- Generate summaries of articles, emails, or long documents in one click
- Automate coding help, text rewriting, and multi-language translations
- Quickly execute OS tasks or app commands using natural language
- Collaborate by sharing custom AI Extensions privately within teams
- Search the web and reference up-to-date answers directly from your desktop
Pricing
- Free plan - 50 AI messages per month, access core productivity features, basic extensions
- Pro plan - $10/month, unlimited AI messages, Cloud Sync, custom themes, advanced automation
Disclaimer: Please note that pricing information may not be up to date. For the most accurate and current pricing details, refer to the official Raycast website.
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