Raycast Notes
A floating scratchpad inside Raycast, always one shortcut away from the task at hand.
2026-10-10: note limits, price, Cloud Sync and current Mac requirements reviewed. Notes is built into Raycast. Unlimited notes and Cloud Sync require Pro; the free tier works without a Raycast account. Other editorial sources retain the review date below; no hands-on testing.
Makers
Notes is developed by the Raycast team as part of the launcher’s core tools. It evolved beyond Floating Notes into multiple searchable notes while retaining the quick-access window.
Why consider it
Stay beside your current task
Open a floating note from a shortcut and keep it visible while using another app. Useful for a meeting outline or temporary reference.
Find notes with the launcher
Search and switch notes from Raycast instead of adding another navigation habit. Deep links can bring you back to a specific note.
Start small, expand if needed
Five notes are available free. Pro adds unlimited notes and cloud sync; Markdown export provides a way to take the text elsewhere.
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Worth Reading
Raycast rethinks its scratchpad
A hands-on view of notes as reference material and reusable text.
Raycast · official guideThe Notes manual
Learn floating windows, searching, note links and export from the maintained guide.
Raycast · pricingWhat is included in your plan?
Check free note limits and the Pro subscription that adds sync and unlimited notes.
Checked · Sources
Prices use the stated currency and storefront. The check date is separate from the app’s release date.