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Raycast AI: Keyboard-Driven Productivity Tool
- Productivity
- AI Assistant
- Individual professionals
- Developers
- Small teams
- Keyboard-centric users
Pricing
Raycast is free for personal use. A Pro plan with AI features starts at $8 per month (billed annually) or $10 per month, with a 14-day free trial available.
At a glance
- Best for
- Individual professionals, Developers, Small teams, Keyboard-centric users
- Key use cases
- Cross-Application Automation, Developer Productivity, AI Model Comparison, Quick Information Capture
- Integrations
- OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity, Ollama
- Official website
- Visit Raycast Al official website
How AI is used
Raycast is a productivity launcher for Mac and Windows that allows users to execute commands and access information via a keyboard-driven interface. It acts as a hub for system tools, integrating features like clipboard history and window management with AI capabilities.
The tool is designed for individual professionals, developers, and teams who prefer keyboard shortcuts. By consolidating multiple LLMs and system extensions, it helps users perform tasks across different applications without opening a web browser for every AI request.
Buyers should note that while the core launcher is free, the AI features require a Pro subscription. Organizations should confirm if the specific AI models they require are included in the Pro plan or necessitate the Advanced AI add-on.
Key Features
Multi-Model AI Chat
Provides access to 32+ language models from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, and Google within one interface.
AI Extensions
Supports controlling apps and performing OS actions using natural language commands.
AI Commands
Includes built-in automation for tasks such as fixing grammar, explaining code, or summarizing webpages.
Quick AI
A floating window accessible via hotkey for instant answers and web searches.
System Productivity Tools
Built-in utilities for clipboard history, window management, snippets, and quicklinks.
Raycast Notes
A lightweight, markdown-supported note-taking tool that appears as a floating window.
Use Cases
Cross-Application Automation
Using natural language to perform actions like renaming files in Finder or checking tickets in Linear.
Developer Productivity
Using AI Commands to explain code blocks or utilizing keyboard shortcuts for system navigation.
AI Model Comparison
Switching between different LLMs mid-chat to compare responses for a specific task.
Quick Information Capture
Using Raycast Notes to record meeting points or ideas via a hotkey without leaving the current application.
Integrations
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Perplexity
- Ollama
- Jira
- GitHub
- Google Workspace
- Linear
- Slack
FAQ
Is Raycast AI free?
- Raycast provides a limited number of free AI messages for users to try. Continued use of AI features requires upgrading to a Pro plan.
Can I use my own AI API keys with Raycast?
- Yes, Raycast supports Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
Is Raycast available for Windows?
- Yes, Raycast is available for Windows in public beta.
How does Raycast handle AI data privacy?
- Raycast stores data locally and maintains agreements with AI providers that prohibit the use of interactions to train their models.
Source category: Productivity
Source subcategory: AI Assistant
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