# Raycast

> A blazing-fast launcher for macOS that replaces Spotlight with a far more powerful, extensible alternative. Search apps, files, and the web, run scripts, manage snippets, and extend everything with a rich library of community plugin

Canonical page: https://nested.blog/awesome/apps/raycast
Content type: software profile
Creator: Raycast Technologies
Category: Utilities
Platforms: macOS, Windows
Pricing: freemium
Editorial grade: Exceptional (96/100)
Added: 2026-01-03T00:00:00.000Z

This is the agent-readable representation of the application profile on The Shortlist.

## Why nested.blog recommends it



Official website: https://www.raycast.com/

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