What it does
Raycast AI is the AI part of the Raycast app. It gives access to models from several providers through one interface, and its agents work with the tools you already use. The site gives examples such as fixing a bug from Linear, cleaning up an inbox, organizing the Desktop and planning a trip. You can create custom agents with their own instructions and models, give them projects with dedicated instructions and memory, and let them use what is on your screen as context. Automations run agents on a schedule for recurring tasks. Quick AI handles small questions anywhere, AI Commands turn go-to prompts into keyboard shortcuts, and AI Extensions connect other tools, including ones from the Raycast Store or ones you build yourself. Existing Claude or ChatGPT subscriptions, or your own OpenAI, Anthropic and Google API keys, can be used without spending AI Credits, and local models are supported through Ollama. The site says data is stored locally, that AI chats are saved on its servers only if Cloud Sync is enabled, and that its agreements with AI providers prohibit training on your interactions.
Capabilities
- Custom agents with their own instructions and models
- Projects with dedicated instructions and memory, plus Screen Awareness
- Scheduled automations for recurring tasks
- AI Extensions that connect everyday tools, with a store of community extensions
- AI Commands that turn prompts into keyboard shortcuts
- Bring your own subscriptions or API keys, or run local models through Ollama
When to use it
- Handling small AI requests from a launcher instead of switching to a separate chat app
- Switching between models from different providers in one interface
- Running recurring chores such as checking email or preparing a weekly update
- Keeping AI use private by pairing it with a local model
