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Raycast

The launcher that transforms your Mac into a central command hub to control everything via keyboard. Spotlight on steroids with over 1000 free extensions for all your tools. Once adopted, there's no going back.

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My verdict: the most underrated productivity tool on Mac.

Raycast transforms the way you work. Once adopted, there's no going back. Raycast replaces Spotlight and becomes your central command hub: launches apps, searches files, does calculations, controls your windows, manages your snippets, and connects all your apps (Notion, Linear, GitHub, etc.). The extensions (free) allow you to do everything via keyboard without touching the mouse. Once you adopt it, you won't be able to live without it. Free for essentials, Pro at $8/month for built-in AI. Mac only, unfortunately.

What I like less: Mac-only, so if you're on Windows or Linux, move along. And you have to accept changing your habits to really benefit from it.

My advice: install Raycast, use it as Spotlight for a week. Then discover the extensions for your favorite apps (Notion, GitHub, Slack...). It's free and it will transform your productivity.

Why add it to your stack?

It's become my central hub on Mac. I can't do without it for controlling everything via keyboard.

What you can do with it

  • 1Launch apps, search files, do calculations, all via keyboard
  • 2Create Notion tasks, search in Linear, merge GitHub PRs, without leaving your flow
  • 3Insert your recurring texts (emails, responses, code) with snippet shortcuts
  • 4Resize and arrange your windows instantly

What it does

  • Replaces Spotlight
  • Free extensions (1000+)
  • Snippets and clipboard history
  • App control (Notion, Linear, GitHub...)
  • Built-in AI (Pro)

How much?

Starting at 0

Free for essentials, Pro at $8/month for AI.

The detailed verdict

Do I really need this?

Once adopted, there's no going back. It's become a reflex.

Does it play nice with my stack?

1000+ free extensions. All your apps are within keyboard reach.

Is it easy to pick up?

Short learning curve. Start by replacing Spotlight, then discover extensions.

Is the UX any good?

The interface is beautiful and ultra-responsive. Every detail is designed for speed.

Is it worth it?

Free for 95% of features. Pro at $8/month is only useful if you want built-in AI.

What I like

  • Mac power users who want to do everything via keyboard without touching the mouse
  • Automation of repetitive tasks and snippet management for extreme productivity
  • Free extensions to control Notion, Linear, GitHub and all your tools

What I like less

  • Windows or Linux users since it's exclusively Mac
  • Those who prefer the mouse and aren't keyboard fans
  • If you're not ready to change your work habits

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