Raycast AI
Raycast AI adds a fast assistant to the Raycast launcher so you can draft text transform data summarize and trigger extensions from the keyboard without leaving your flow.
Overview
Raycast AI layers natural language on top of the ultra fast Raycast launcher to remove micropauses in daily computer work. Invoke it from a hotkey to draft messages in your tone rewrite text summarize a page generate code snippets or structure ad hoc data. Because it lives in the launcher it also chains with core commands like Clipboard History Quicklinks and Snippets and with hundreds of community extensions that control browsers terminals design tools and SaaS apps.
Teams can standardize prompts share snippets and map context from selection or clipboard. Admins govern usage with SSO SCIM model allow lists and bring your own API keys or purchase Advanced AI credits for higher limits and model choice. Pro adds cloud sync notes and window management so power users keep machines in lockstep.
Typical outcomes include fewer app switches faster support replies tighter developer feedback loops and cleaner status updates. Windows support is expanding alongside mature macOS builds. For compliance conscious orgs request scoping and provider controls limit where data flows while still giving staff a fast drafting and automation surface close to their work.
Key features
- Inline ask anywhere: Invoke AI from a hotkey and work on selected text or clipboard without context switching
- Prompt snippets and variables: Save reusable prompts pass inputs and bind them to shortcuts to speed repeat tasks
- Advanced AI or BYO keys: Choose managed credits or connect provider keys under admin policy for flexibility
- Large extension store: Control dev ops design and SaaS tools from one place with keyboard first ergonomics
- Cloud sync and notes: Keep settings quicklinks and notes aligned across devices for consistent workflows
- Team governance: Enforce SSO SCIM and provider allow lists so usage meets security and compliance goals
- Context aware actions: Send selection to AI then chain with commands like copy format or post to a tool
- Fast launcher core: Search apps files and commands faster than the default OS launcher
Best for
- Draft ticket replies while viewing a case in the browser to cut support handling time
- Generate SQL regex and small scripts on the fly to unblock analysis and automation
- Create meeting summaries from clipboard notes to share updates immediately
- Translate and format text for docs PRs and emails with tone controls for each audience
- Standardize team prompts for onboarding QA or support to reduce variance in outputs
- Search apps files and commands faster than the OS finder to stay in keyboard flow
- Trigger extension actions for CI deployments or issue triage without opening heavy apps
- Keep personal and work devices in sync so hotkeys and notes behave the same across machines
Capabilities
Inline Assistant
Open Raycast type a request and operate on selected text or clipboard to draft rewrite summarize and format without leaving your current window.
Prompts and Snippets
Save prompts add variables and bind hotkeys so recurring tasks like ticket replies or code comments take seconds instead of minutes.
Extension Store
Install community or official extensions to control dev ops design and SaaS tools so flows span many apps from one palette.
Team Controls
Use SAML SCIM provider allow lists and BYO keys or Advanced AI credits so adoption aligns with security and budgeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pricing start?
Core Raycast is free Pro adds features and AI credits and Advanced AI raises limits with model choice see pricing pages for current caps.
Can we bring our own API keys?
Yes organizations can supply provider keys restrict allowed models and route traffic per policy to meet compliance.
Does it work on Windows?
Yes Windows builds are available alongside mature macOS support check release notes for feature parity details.
Can AI read my screen?
AI uses selection or clipboard provided by you it does not capture the screen in the background outside explicit actions.
How do teams manage usage?
Admins enforce SSO SCIM provider allow lists and credit caps and can centralize prompts for consistent outputs.
Are extensions secure?
Review source and requested permissions choose trusted publishers for sensitive operations and follow internal guidelines.
Does Pro include sync?
Yes Pro includes cloud sync for settings quicklinks and notes to keep devices aligned.
Is offline use possible?
Local launcher actions work offline AI requests and cloud sync require connectivity
