Raycast AI

Raycast is a smart, keyboard-driven launcher app for Mac that replaces clunky Spotlight searches with powerful tools and AI smarts. Launch apps, control your computer, chat with AI models, and automate tasks instantly using simple hotkeys—no more digging through menus. It's designed for everyday folks who want to work faster without tech headaches, blending core productivity features like window snapping and clipboard history with seamless AI help.

Key Features

• Quick AI chat pops up instantly (hotkey away) to answer questions, summarize pages, or fix writing with 30+ top models like GPT-4o and Claude.
• AI Commands tweak selected text for grammar, tone, or explanations in seconds—perfect for emails or notes.
• AI Extensions connect to apps like email or files, turning natural language into actions like renaming batches.
• Privacy-first: Local data storage, no model training on your chats, and optional local models via Ollama.

​Use Cases

• Speed up daily tasks like drafting emails, researching quick facts, or managing windows during busy workdays.
• Brainstorm ideas or debug simple code by chatting with AI without opening a browser or app.
• Team workflows: Share private AI commands for consistent writing or file organization.