Raycast AI

by Raycast

AI one keystroke away, anywhere on your Mac.

Free + Paid
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What is Raycast AI?

Raycast replaced Spotlight for a lot of developers, and its AI layer means a model is always a hotkey away — rewrite selected text, explain an error, or run a custom command without switching apps.

Main use cases

  • Instant AI from any application
  • Rewriting and explaining selected text
  • Custom prompt commands
  • Launching apps and scripts fast

Key features

  • Global hotkey AI access
  • Custom AI commands and presets
  • Multiple frontier models
  • Large extension ecosystem

Pricing

Raycast AI has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free app · Pro from $8/mo.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Mac power users who live on the keyboard.

Tags

  • macOS
  • Launcher
  • Hotkey
  • Extensions

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Raycast AI FAQ

What is Raycast AI?

Raycast replaced Spotlight for a lot of developers, and its AI layer means a model is always a hotkey away — rewrite selected text, explain an error, or run a custom command without switching apps.

Is Raycast AI free?

Raycast AI has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free app · Pro from $8/mo. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Raycast AI best for?

Mac power users who live on the keyboard.

What can you use Raycast AI for?

Common uses: instant ai from any application, rewriting and explaining selected text, custom prompt commands and launching apps and scripts fast.

What are the best alternatives to Raycast AI?

Popular alternatives include Notion AI, Motion, Mem and Reclaim.ai. See the full shortlist on our AI Productivity page.

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