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Raycast

Raycast

Your shortcut to everything

4.9
•355 reviews•

8.1K followers

Your shortcut to everything

4.9
•355 reviews•

8.1K followers

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2023 Golden Kitty Awards
Ray.so was ranked #4 of the month for February 2021
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Raycast Notes was ranked #5 of the week for November 7th, 2024
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This is the 15th launch from Raycast. View more
Raycast for iOS

Raycast for iOS

Powerful productivity on the go
Raycast for iOS was ranked #2 of the week for May 1st, 2025
Raycast for iOS was ranked #1 of the day for May 1st, 2025
Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, Notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. It seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive wherever life takes you.
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Launch tags:
iOS•Productivity•Artificial Intelligence
Launch Team
Chris MessinaThomas Paul MannPetr Nikolaev

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Chris Messina
Chris Messina
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Super stoked for this launch. I'm a huge Raycast fan (check out what's in my Raycast!) and have been on the Raycast for iOS TestFlight from the jump. (Don't miss my Product Hunt for Raycast launch!)


Now that's it's out, you can access the Raycast experience on mobile, including:

  • 💬 Chat with dozens of AI models for perfect answers on any task

  • 📚 Capture and organize thoughts so brilliant ideas never slip away

  • 🔗 Access your Quicklinks instantly for important resources on the go

  • 📝 Use your code snippets and templates to maintain productivity anywhere

  • ☁️ Sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices with zero friction

Here's a walkthrough to give you an idea what it looks like in practice:


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3mo ago
Jordan Amblin
Jordan Amblin
Raycast

Raycast

Maker

Hi Product Hunt! I’m Jordan, designer behind Raycast for iOS 👋.


Today we’re so excited to finally take a step beyond the desktop with the release of Raycast for iOS 🚀. Bringing your AI Chats, Notes and more with you on the go.


This journey has been equal parts fun and challenging, from figuring out what it even means to bring Raycast to iOS, to crafting all the tiny details along the way. And with that, a huge thanks goes to @johan_thorell , @giedre_blekaite and @petr_nikolaev for all their hard work in building, rebuilding (yes we built 3 versions) and refining the app over the past year 💪🏻.


To celebrate the launch, we’re offering 30% off with code IOS-30 during checkout on raycast.com until May 7th to get 30% off monthly or yearly subscriptions.

*It can be redeemed only on the web, not Apple’s App Store, and only applies to new subscriptions.


So let’s meet Raycast for iOS 🥁


Raycast for iOS brings the essentials from your Mac straight to your phone

  • AI Chat with dozens of models (OpenAI, Perplexity, Claude and more)

  • Notes to capture ideas the moment they strike

  • Quicklinks for one-tap access to your key resources

  • Snippets and templates to keep shipping wherever you are


Your home away from home

The Home screen is designed for speed and allows customization to match your workflow:

  • Favorites: Pin your most-used Quicklinks, Snippets, AI Chat Presets, and more

  • Search: Pull down to search the entire app

  • AI: Jump straight in by typing or holding the voice button


System Integration

Raycast features extend well beyond the app itself. We’ve made sure you can customise and access Raycast from every corner of iOS:

  • Shortcuts: Create advanced workflows by using actions like Ask AI, AI Command, New Note, Open Camera, etc.

  • Action Button: Assign Ask AI or Voice to the action button

  • Widgets: Get quick access to AI from your lock screen, or your favorites list on your Home Screen

  • Controls: Setup control center with your frequent actions


iPhone ←> Mac ←> iPad

Thanks to Cloud Sync, you can take your Raycast content with you, anywhere, on all your Apple devices.

*Cloud Sync requires an active Pro Plan subscription.


This is just the beginning of our mobile journey. We're excited to bring more Mac features to iOS, and explore new capabilities just for mobile context. Expect a custom keyboard and other things to come in the future.


Thanks for checking out Raycast for iOS.


For more info, check out the iOS Manual https://manual.raycast.com/ios

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3mo ago
Pedro Duarte
Pedro Duarte
Raycast

Raycast

Maker

@johan_thorell  @giedre_blekaite  @petr_nikolaev  @jordanamblin 🐐🐐🐐🐐

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3mo ago
Reony T
Reony T
Wireframe Components Kit

Wireframe Components Kit

@jordanamblin huge kudos to you. I don't even have an iPhone, but from the "unboxing" demo video Pavel did, I can tell there was a lot of thought and detail that went into it. (Saying this as a fellow designer myself). 🫶 Can't wait to see an Android version!

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3mo ago
Jake Crump
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I love this! Not long ago, I decided I wanted to start using Raycast and actually asked for some tips that were super helpful. Once I had some good use cases, I was sold. Raycast has now become an essential part of my workflow, and I find myself using it more and more.

When I saw this was available, it was an immediate download for me. It even got a coveted spot on my home screen. Apple Notes got kicked out now that I can have my Raycast Notes with me at all times.


I think the best thing I can say from using it so far is that it just really feels like I'm getting the real deal Raycast experience on my phone. It felt completely natural to start using it on the go.


Between using Raycast more and more on my Mac and now beginning to use it on mobile, I am getting dangerously close to becoming a super fan haha. I preemptively apologize to my team mates who will likely have to endure me trying to get them to start using Raycast now.

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3mo ago
Thomas Paul Mann
Thomas Paul Mann
Raycast

Raycast

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@jakecrump It's amazing to hear that it felt completely natural for you to start using it on the go, so hopefully we managed to get you as a super fan 😉

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3mo ago
Jordan Amblin
Jordan Amblin
Raycast

Raycast

Maker

@jakecrump Cheers Jake! "felt completely natural to start" is music to my ears. We all said "this feels like raycast" when we finally landed on this version.

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3mo ago
Vladislav Volkhonskii
Vladislav Volkhonskii

@jakecrump same here. I want to sign under every word. Exactly the same story :)

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3mo ago
Edward Pollitt
Edward Pollitt
@jakecrump Mate I’m heaps with you on this one. In my case it kicked *Shortcuts* off my Home Screen — I believe that says a lot. I was instantly struck by how authentic it felt; there’s just this whole “genuine Raycast” vibe about it 🥰
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Raycast for iOS
Raycast for iOS Powerful productivity on the go

Launched on May 1st, 2025

Raycast for iOS was ranked #2 of the week for May 1st, 2025
Raycast for iOS was ranked #1 of the day for May 1st, 2025
Raycast for iOS was ranked #2 of the week for May 1st, 2025
Raycast for iOS was ranked #1 of the day for May 1st, 2025
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Launched on January 17th, 2025

Raycast Focus was ranked #2 of the week for January 17th, 2025
Raycast Focus was ranked #1 of the day for January 17th, 2025
Raycast Focus was ranked #2 of the week for January 17th, 2025
Raycast Focus was ranked #1 of the day for January 17th, 2025
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8d ago

Raycast v1.102 - Auto Transcribe, Auto Models & Bring Your Own Models

Raycast just shipped a new release introducing Auto Transcribe, powered by @Granola, and two new AI experiments: Auto Models and Bring Your Own Models.

Read the release note

Raycastp/raycastGabe Perez
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16d ago

I Built My First Raycast Extension. Here's How I Did It!

I was inspired by @chrismessina to build my own Raycast extensions after he released his own! I have been using Raycast a lot more thanks to a gentle nudge from @jakecrump (and @Raycast's latest AI releases), so I knew I wanted to build my own Raycast extension at some point.

There was a lot of news about Cyberpunk for Mac released and I wanted to search if there was a deal for it on PC. I instinctively went to search Raycast .but it wasn t there. So my extension idea was born!

My goal was simple: make it easier to hunt for video game deals right from the Raycast command bar. What followed was a rapid journey of prototyping, debugging, and learning. I m excited to share what I learned and hope it will encourage more makers to ship their ideas.
You can view my IsThereAnyDeal (ITAD) Extension on GitHub here! I will launch it when it's approved on the Raycast store :) I'll publish a more in-depth, nerdy guide later. But for now...here's my experience building a Raycast Extension!

Raycastp/raycastJake Crump
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2mo ago

Why are you NOT using Raycast?

About 4 months ago, I asked for beginner tips on Raycast so that I could start trying it out. I'd heard some people talk about how helpful it was, but just downloading it, I didn't really know where to start or how to get the most out of it.

Well, 4 months later, it is an integral part of my workflow now. I'd actually say it's one of the most impactful apps I use (the other being @Aqua Voice) in terms of really improving my overall work. I use it now for so many things every day, and I've gotten it set up to be incredibly fast and efficient for what I need. I think I would feel very slow and disorganized going back to not using it.

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Raycast is highly praised for its speed, extensibility, and ability to enhance productivity on macOS. Users appreciate its seamless integration with various tools and its capacity to streamline workflows. Maker reviews from Screen Studio, Mintlify, and Central (YC S24) highlight its role in improving efficiency and providing quick access to commands. Many users find it indispensable, often replacing other tools like Spotlight and Alfred, and commend its active development and community-driven features.

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