diff --git a/src/content/journal/2024/raycast.mdx b/src/content/journal/2024/raycast.mdx index 2f633ab..84e373f 100644 --- a/src/content/journal/2024/raycast.mdx +++ b/src/content/journal/2024/raycast.mdx @@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ title: "Raycast: The Must-Have Productivity App for macOS" slug: raycast date: 2024-01-19 -updated: 2025-01-10 +updated: 2025-05-03 author: Stefan Imhoff -description: Discover the power of Raycast, the exceptionally fast and extendable launcher for macOS that will revolutionize your workflow. In this comprehensive article, I explore the impressive capabilities of Raycast, from its versatile application launcher and powerful calculator to its convenient features like Raycast notes, clipboard history, and window management. Find out how Raycast can enhance your productivity with its seamless integration of tools for developers, designers, and project managers. +description: Discover the power of Raycast, the exceptionally fast and extendable launcher for macOS and iOS that will revolutionize your workflow. In this comprehensive article, I explore the impressive capabilities of Raycast, from its versatile application launcher and powerful calculator to its convenient features like Raycast notes, clipboard history, and window management. Find out how Raycast can enhance your productivity with its seamless integration of tools for developers, designers, and project managers. cover: /assets/images/cover/raycast.webp tags: ["productivity", "software", "ai"] --- -There are few applications that have improved my workflow as much as [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com). Raycast is an exceptionally fast and extendable launcher for macOS. +There are few applications that have improved my workflow as much as [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com). Raycast is an exceptionally fast and extendable launcher for macOS, iOS and soon Windows (waitlist). Raycast is equipped by default with more tools than a Swiss Army knife, and it can be extended with over 1,300 additional extensions. Furthermore, it is a free app that can be enhanced with even more cool features through [Raycast Pro](https://www.raycast.com/pro). @@ -347,6 +347,10 @@ I use the [Goodreads](https://www.raycast.com/puneeth/goodreads) extension to di I regularly use the [YouTube](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/youtube) extension to search videos or channels and [YouTube Downloader](https://www.raycast.com/vimtor/youtube-downloader), as well as the [Twitter/𝕏 Video Downloader](https://www.raycast.com/kaanrkaraman/twitter-video-downloader), to download videos onto my hard drive. +## Raycast iOS + +[Raycast for iOS](https://www.raycast.com/ios) (and iPad) was launched in April 2025 and now supports all AI models with voice and image capabilities, along with Notes, Quicklinks, and Snippets. Additionally, your information are synchronized across all devices. + ## Miscellaneous Browsing the Raycast extension store is a good idea to find interesting extensions. You may not use all the extensions regularly, but it’s useful to keep ones that you need occasionally. @@ -379,6 +383,11 @@ Raycast will improve your workflow and fun at your computer a lot. And it is fre When you realize the usefulness of Raycast, you may want to consider supporting them by subscribing to their [Pro](https://www.raycast.com/pro) plan. Additionally, they offer [team](https://www.raycast.com/teams) accounts that enable sharing scripts, snippets, and extensions with your entire team. + + If you're interested in Raycast Pro, you can get a 10% discount by using my [referral + link](https://www.raycast.com/pro?via=kogakure). 🙏 + + If you’re a [developer](https://www.raycast.com/developers), you might be interested in creating your own extension. The YouTube channel offers coding sessions in multiple videos, and the [API documentation](https://developers.raycast.com/) is well-written. If you’re interested in subscribing to Pro, I have a few rewards affiliate links available. Send me an email to receive one.