Raycast AI

Keyboard launcher for macOS with AI commands built into every action

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What is Raycast AI?

Raycast is a keyboard-driven launcher for macOS that replaces the system search with something faster and extensible. Its AI layer plugs into the same surface: you can ask a question, rewrite selected text, summarise a page or run a prompt against the current selection without leaving the keyboard. Extensions connect dozens of developer and productivity services, clipboard history and window management come built in, and custom commands chain steps together. The catch is that AI features sit behind a paid plan and the app remains Mac and iOS first.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

Command launcher for apps, files, windows and system actions
AI commands for writing, summarising, explaining and translating
Quick AI chat that can read selected text or clipboard content
Custom AI commands with your own prompts and hotkeys
Extension store covering developer, notes and task services
Clipboard history, snippets and window management included

Pros & cons

Strengths

Keeps AI actions inside a fast keyboard-first workflow
Extensions turn it into a hub for many other tools
Free tier already replaces Spotlight usefully

Watch out for

AI features require a separate paid subscription
Primarily macOS; other platforms lag behind it
Extension quality varies since most are community built

Best for & use cases

keyboard driven workflows, text rewriting, quick AI prompts and app switching

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FAQ

Do I need the paid plan for AI?

Yes. The launcher, extensions and clipboard history work without paying, but AI commands and chat require the subscription add-on. Judge it on whether you want AI inside a keyboard launcher or are happy with a separate chat window.

Is there a Windows version?

The product was macOS-first for most of its life and other platforms have trailed it in features. If Windows is your main machine, check current availability and feature parity before committing.

What can custom AI commands do?

You write a prompt, bind it to a hotkey and optionally feed it the selected text or clipboard. That turns repeatable jobs such as rewriting a message or summarising a page into a single keystroke.