Overview of Raycast
What is Raycast?
Raycast is a productivity tool that provides a collection of powerful features within an extendable launcher, aiming to help users feel like they're never wasting time.
Key Features
AI Extensions
- Integrate with various tools and services, such as Google Translate, Spotify, and 1Password
- Use AI to automate repetitive tasks and answer questions
Productivity
- Fast and ergonomic keyboard-first design
- Reliable with a 99.8% crash-free rate
- Supports various productivity tools, such as Todoist, Notion, and JIRA
Customization
- Create custom snippets and quicklinks to speed up workflow
- Assign hotkeys or aliases to common commands or apps
- Develop custom extensions using React, TypeScript, and Node
Other Features
- Take notes and track flights
- Convert files and search for text in screenshots
- Block distractions and translate into any language
- Manage windows and plan daily tasks
Target Audience
Raycast is built for professionals, including developers, designers, and engineers, who want to increase their productivity and streamline their workflow.
Pricing and Availability
Raycast is available for Mac, with a Windows waitlist. It can be downloaded for free, with optional Pro and Teams plans.