The macOS update improves memory use and offers Lightweight, Balanced, and Flagship preferences for automatic model selection. Balanced is the default.
Productivity
Raycast
An extensible command center for everyday work
What it does
Brings tools into a command launcher, connects services through extensions and includes AI and notes.
Who it’s for
People using desktop tools and keyboard-driven workflows
Release timeline
4The releases collected here, ordered by announcement date. This is a selected history, not a complete changelog.
- v2.6
- v2.5
Compatible extensions can now supply AI models to Raycast. After installing and setting up an extension, its models appear in AI Chat. This macOS release also improves application search and indexing controls.
- v2.3
AI Chat can plan tasks, use extensions, run code and check results. Projects retain context and can use a working directory, while Automations run prompts on a schedule. Paid Raycast plans can connect Claude or ChatGPT accounts.
- v2.0Beta / early access
Raycast details its cross-platform 2.0 public beta
Raycast describes the architecture behind its 2.0 public beta, bringing the rewritten desktop app to macOS and Windows while retaining its extensible command-launcher workflow.
Community & launch discussions
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- Raycast · X / TwitterProduct background
- Raycast on Product HuntOriginal page reviewedProduct background
- Raycast 2.0 · Product Hunt launchOriginal page reviewedProduct background
Materials & reading
Official introductions, docs, demos and press kits. These describe the product unless a specific release is shown.
- Raycast - Your shortcut to everythingOriginal page reviewedProduct background
- Raycast press and media kitOriginal page reviewedProduct background
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Source checked Oct 5, 2026
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