Raycast

Raycast is a company that develops a productivity tool for macOS, primarily known as a launcher and extension platform that replaces Spotlight and similar utilities. It allows users to quickly perform actions, search files, and run scripts, with a strong emphasis on extensibility through a community-driven store of extensions.

• Raycast is a macOS-native app that serves as a fast, extensible launcher and productivity tool.
• It features a built-in extension store where developers can create and share custom workflows, integrations, and scripts.
• The company was founded in 2020 by Thomas Paul Mann and others, and has raised venture capital funding.
• Raycast supports deep integrations with popular services like GitHub, Notion, Jira, and many more.
• It offers a Pro subscription tier with additional features like cloud sync, custom themes, and advanced clipboard history.

Raycast is a productivity app for macOS that serves as a keyboard-driven launcher and command tool, often positioned as a modern alternative to Spotlight and Alfred. The company behind it is a venture-backed startup based in London, and the product has grown into a broader platform with extensions, AI features, and team functionality.

• Primarily a macOS launcher app controlled via keyboard shortcuts (default hotkey often set to ⌥+Space).
• Offers an extension store / API letting developers build commands in TypeScript/React.
• Has a free tier plus paid Pro plans that include AI features (Raycast AI) and cloud sync.
• Founded around 2020 by Thomas Paul Mann and Petr Nikolaev; headquartered in London.
• Raised venture funding, including a Series A/B round led by Accel.