Raycast
Keyboard-first Mac launcher with built-in AI. 32+ models, 1,500+ extensions, clipboard history, window management, snippets. Replaced 4 apps in my workflow. Free tier available.
Raycast is a keyboard-first command launcher for macOS that functions as a command palette for your entire machine. It replaces Spotlight, clipboard managers, window managers, and snippet tools in a single app. The AI integration supports 32+ models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, DeepSeek, and xAI, accessible via a quick keyboard shortcut. You can also plug in your own API keys to bypass the subscription. The extension ecosystem has 1,500+ open-source integrations with GitHub, Notion, Linear, Slack, Zoom, and more. The free tier includes core launcher features, 50 AI messages/month, clipboard history, and full extension access. Pro ($10/mo) adds unlimited AI, cloud sync, custom themes, and translation. Now available in beta on Windows too.
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