At a Glance
Ideal for
Mac power users wanting keyboard productivity
Consider that
Mac only
Typical cost: $8/mo
Best For
Mac power users wanting keyboard productivity
Product Screenshots
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About Raycast
Raycast is a blazingly fast Mac launcher that replaces Spotlight with a far more powerful productivity hub. Founders use it to search files, run scripts, manage clipboard history, control window layouts, and access AI commands — all without leaving the keyboard. With 1,000+ community extensions connecting tools like Linear, Notion, Slack, and GitHub, it becomes the command center for your entire startup stack.
Key Features
App launcher and Spotlight replacement
1,000+ extensions for popular tools
Clipboard history and snippets
Window management built-in
AI commands and chat
Team shared snippets and quicklinks
Things to Consider
Mac only
Extension quality varies
Per-user for teams
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