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excerpt: 'Raycast: A lightning-fast launcher that makes your Mac more productive.'
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start: 'Jan 31, 2024'
title: Raycast a launcher faster than F1!
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## Questions

1. What are the key benefits of using Raycast?
2. How does Raycast's raycasting technology differ from other launchers?
3. What are some of the most popular features of Raycast?
4. How can I use Raycast to launch apps and games faster?
5. How can I use Raycast to manage my app library?
6. How can I customize the look and feel of Raycast?
7. Are there any keyboard shortcuts for Raycast?
8. How can I use Raycast to search for apps and games?
9. How can I create custom shortcuts for apps and games in Raycast?
10. What are some of the best tips and tricks for using Raycast?

Bonus question:

11. What are the future plans for Raycast?

Raycast is a launcher for macOS that was released in 2021. It is designed to be fast, easy to use, and customizable. Raycast uses a raycasting technology to launch apps and games faster than other launchers. Raycast also has a number of other features, such as the ability to search for apps and games by name, keyword, or category, the ability to create custom shortcuts for apps and games, and the ability to manage your app library.

Raycast is available for free download from the Mac App Store. However, there is also a paid version of Raycast that includes additional features, such as the ability to use Raycast with multiple users, the ability to create custom themes for Raycast, and the ability to use Raycast with Alfred workflows.

## Here are some of the key benefits of using Raycast:

- **Speed:** Raycast is the fastest launcher on the market. It uses a revolutionary new raycasting technology that allows it to launch apps and games faster than any other launcher.

- **Ease of use:** Raycast is incredibly easy to use. Simply type the name of the app or game that you want to launch and Raycast will find it and launch it instantly.

- **Features:** Raycast is packed with features, including:

  - The ability to launch apps and games from your keyboard
  - The ability to search for apps and games by name, keyword, or category
  - The ability to create custom shortcuts for apps and games
  - The ability to manage your app library
  - The ability to customize the look and feel of Raycast

## Here are some of the most popular features of Raycast

- **Universal search:** Raycast can search for apps, files, and folders on your Mac. You can also use Raycast to search for information online, such as the weather, news, and sports scores.
- **Quick actions:** Raycast allows you to create custom actions for apps and games. This allows you to launch apps and games with a single keystroke or mouse click.
- **Extensions:** Raycast has a wide range of extensions available, which allow you to add new features and functionality to Raycast. For example, there are extensions for launching apps and games from other launchers, such as Alfred and Spotlight, and extensions for managing your to-do list and tasks.

## Here are some tips and tricks for using Raycast

- **Use keyboard shortcuts:** Raycast has a number of keyboard shortcuts that can help you to launch apps and games faster. For example, you can press `⌘`+`Space` to open Raycast, and you can press `Enter` to launch the selected app or game.
- **Use extensions:** The Raycast extension directory has a wide range of extensions available, which can add new features and functionality to Raycast. For example, there are extensions for launching apps and games from other launchers, such as Alfred and Spotlight, and extensions for managing your to-do list and tasks.
- **Customize Raycast:** Raycast is highly customizable. You can change the look and feel of Raycast, add new shortcuts, and create custom actions. You can also create custom themes for Raycast.

## Useful links

- Raycast website: https://www.raycast.com/
- Raycast Mac App Store page: https://www.raycast.com/
- Raycast documentation: https://developers.raycast.com/
- Raycast community forum: https://www.raycast.com/community
- Raycast Twitter account: https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter
- Raycast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Raycast
