# Raycast AI — macOS Launcher with AI Commands

> macOS productivity launcher with built-in AI commands, snippets, and extensions. Raycast AI enables prompt-driven workflows, code generation, and clipboard AI from anywhere.

## Install

Save the content below to `.claude/skills/` or append to your `CLAUDE.md`:

## Quick Use

1. Download from [raycast.com](https://raycast.com) (macOS only)
2. Open Raycast (Option + Space)
3. Type "AI" to access AI commands
4. Or highlight text anywhere → Cmd+Shift+A → AI action

## What is Raycast AI?

Raycast is a macOS launcher (Spotlight replacement) with deep AI integration. Beyond app launching and clipboard history, Raycast AI provides AI commands that work system-wide — summarize emails, fix grammar, generate code, translate text, and create custom AI commands triggered by keyboard shortcuts. It brings LLM capabilities to any app on your Mac without switching contexts.

**Answer-Ready**: Raycast is a macOS launcher with built-in AI commands. System-wide AI actions (summarize, translate, code gen) via keyboard shortcuts. Custom AI commands, snippet expansion, and 1000+ extensions. Claude and GPT models supported. 15M+ downloads.

**Best for**: macOS developers wanting AI-powered productivity workflows. **Works with**: Claude, GPT-4o, and custom API endpoints. **Setup time**: Under 2 minutes.

## Core Features

### 1. AI Commands (System-Wide)

| Command | What It Does |
|---------|-------------|
| Fix Spelling & Grammar | Correct text in any app |
| Make Shorter / Longer | Adjust text length |
| Change Tone | Professional, casual, friendly |
| Explain Code | Understand highlighted code |
| Generate Code | Create code from description |
| Translate | Any language pair |
| Summarize | Condense long text |

### 2. Custom AI Commands

```
Name: "Code Review"
Prompt: "Review this code for bugs, performance issues, and best practices. Be concise."
Model: Claude Sonnet
Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+R
```

### 3. AI Chat

Built-in chat interface accessible from the launcher:
- Conversational AI with context
- Drag-and-drop file attachments
- Code block rendering
- Chat history

### 4. Snippets with AI

```
Trigger: ;;explain
Expansion: {ai: "Explain the following concept in simple terms: {clipboard}"}
```

### 5. Extensions (1000+)

| Category | Examples |
|----------|---------|
| Developer | GitHub, Linear, Jira, VSCode |
| Productivity | Notion, Todoist, Calendar |
| AI | ChatGPT, Claude, Ollama |
| Design | Figma, Colors, Icons |
| DevOps | Docker, AWS, Vercel |

## Raycast vs Alfred vs Spotlight

| Feature | Raycast | Alfred | Spotlight |
|---------|---------|--------|-----------|
| AI built-in | Yes | No (plugins) | Apple Intelligence |
| Extensions | 1000+ | 3000+ | None |
| Snippets | Yes + AI | Yes | No |
| Window management | Yes | No | No |
| Clipboard history | Yes | Yes (paid) | No |
| Price | Free + Pro ($8/mo) | Free + Mega ($34) | Free |

## FAQ

**Q: Is it free?**
A: Raycast is free. AI features require Raycast Pro ($8/mo) or bring your own API key (free).

**Q: Can I use Claude instead of GPT?**
A: Yes, Raycast Pro supports Claude Sonnet. With API key mode, configure any model.

**Q: Does it work with Claude Code?**
A: They complement each other — Raycast for quick system-wide AI actions, Claude Code for deep coding sessions.

## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Raycast](https://raycast.com).
>
> [raycast.com](https://raycast.com) — 15M+ downloads, macOS launcher with AI

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## 快速使用

下载 Raycast → Option+Space 启动 → 输入 "AI" 使用 AI 命令。

## 什么是 Raycast AI？

macOS 启动器（Spotlight 替代）内置 AI 命令。系统全局 AI 操作：摘要、翻译、代码生成、语法修正。

**一句话总结**：macOS AI 启动器，系统全局 AI 命令（摘要/翻译/代码/语法），自定义命令 + 快捷键，支持 Claude/GPT，1000+ 扩展，15M+ 下载。

**适合人群**：追求 AI 驱动生产力的 macOS 开发者。

## 核心功能

### 1. 系统全局 AI
任何应用中选中文字 → 快捷键 → AI 处理。

### 2. 自定义命令
自定义 prompt + 模型 + 快捷键。

### 3. 1000+ 扩展
GitHub、Linear、Notion、Docker 等。

## 常见问题

**Q: 免费？**
A: 启动器免费，AI 需 Pro($8/月)或自带 API key。

**Q: 支持 Claude？**
A: 支持，Pro 版内置 Claude Sonnet。

## 来源与致谢

> [raycast.com](https://raycast.com) — 15M+ 下载

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Author: Skill Factory