Raycast
A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher.

Raycast is a macOS launcher and productivity platform that lets users quickly access apps, tools, and commands from a single keyboard-driven interface. It includes built-in AI assistance, snippet expansion, window management, quicklinks, and an extension ecosystem for popular third-party services. The product is designed for professionals who want a fast, keyboard-first workflow on their Mac.
Raycast provides a single extendable launcher accessed via keyboard shortcut, integrating AI, snippets, quicklinks, scripts, and third-party extensions so users can control their entire Mac workflow without leaving the keyboard.
Mac power users and professionals seeking a keyboard-first productivity workflow
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Raycast Technologies Inc.
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