Raycast Pro 1.104.15

Raycast

Raycast is an exceptionally fast, deeply extensible launcher for the Mac. From one keyboard shortcut you can run tasks, crunch numbers, manage links, and extend the workflow with extensions—without digging through menus or browser tabs.

What it is

Raycast is built to trim friction out of daily work on macOS. It sits on top of the system like a personal assistant: one hotkey away, it helps you move faster through apps and files, and—where you enable it—tap into AI for quick answers and small automations.

Why it matters

Simple jobs often take too many clicks: new tab, find the right tool, repeat. Raycast compresses that into a few keystrokes. Its command-palette style UI groups capabilities as commands, so you spend less time navigating noise and more time doing the work.

Interface and core workflow

The experience is intentionally minimal. Press ⌥ + Space (or your chosen shortcut) and a compact floating window appears with everything you can run in Raycast.

Built-in commands and shortcuts cover common Mac actions and day-to-day tasks. Need a custom action—define a word, run a utility, or trigger a workflow? Open the Extensions area, add or install a command, and you are set. The same pattern scales to almost any automation you want to drive from the palette.

If the defaults are not enough, you can add script-based commands and choose from a large library of community-built extensions (hundreds of ready-made examples) to go further.

Third-party integrations

Raycast connects to other apps so custom commands can operate inside those services.

• Google: Link a Google account to create new Docs from Raycast, search Drive, and handle other Google workflows from commands instead of the browser alone.
• Zoom: Useful if you live in meetings—after signing in, you can schedule sessions, start calls, and skim upcoming meetings via dedicated commands.

More worth knowing

• Quick Links: Map commands to open specific URLs and choose which browser or client should handle them.
• Files and Calendar: Search local files and inspect calendar entries without leaving the launcher.
• Floating notes: Jot something down in a small floating window, then send it to Apple Notes, iMessage, or the clipboard when you are done.

That is only a slice of what Raycast can do. If you want a single place to build fast, reliable shortcuts on the Mac, it is worth installing and exploring the extension directory when you are ready to go deeper.

Prefer the official Raycast site for downloads and licensing when possible. https://www.raycast.com/changelog