Raycast
Launcher that makes your Mac feel like it has superpowers.
Best use cases
• Quick actions
• Clipboard manager
• Window/workflow actions
• Run scripts
• Search apps/files fast
Pros
• Very fast
• Great extensions
• Polished UX
• Keyboard-first workflow
Cons
• macOS only
• Can be overwhelming at first
• Some features are paid
Pricing
freemium
Free core + paid upgrade for advanced features
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