Raycast
A fast launcher that gradually replaces many small Mac utilities.
Pricing and Raycast v2 requirements checked against official pages on 2026-10-10. Other editorial material retains its original source dates; no performance testing.
Makers
Frustrated by switching between work tools, Thomas and Petr built a shared command surface with a fully remote team.
Why consider it
Fast by default
A few keystrokes take you from searching to doing, without breaking your flow.
One launcher, many utilities
Everyday tasks share one familiar interface, so you can keep fewer small utilities.
Room to make it yours
Extensions bring your usual services into the launcher as your workflow grows.
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What People Say
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Armno P.armno.in.th · 2024“What I really like is that it remembers not only text, but also screenshots and files I copied.”John VoorheesMacStories · 2022
“Raycast’s design is the smartest of any app like this that I’ve tried.”
Allison SheridanPodfeet Podcasts · 2022“With Raycast I don’t have to even launch the Reminders app and it’s all done with the keyboard.”
Aaron Rountreeaaronrountree.com · 2026“The power of Raycast isn’t using every feature. It’s using the features that match how you work.”
nunonunoMicro.blog · 2024“However, the biggest issue remains: the selected result is still not automatically announced by VoiceOver.”Matthew SwansonExit Industries · 2024
“I’ve been using Raycast nearly every day for a couple months and I really like it.”Worth Reading
Armno P. · 2024
Things I like about Raycast
A web developer’s daily setup, from searchable screenshots to small scripts.
The Nunonical Micro World · 2024Raycast, through a VoiceOver user’s eyes
A candid account of useful workflows and the accessibility gaps encountered along the way.
Raycast Blog · 2020Hello World
The founders explain why they wanted work tools to be a few keystrokes away.