What is Raycast for Windows?
Stop fighting your computer. Raycast puts everything at your fingertips. After 5 years on Mac, Raycast is now on Windows. Launch apps instantly, search files in real-time, access hundreds of extensions like GitHub or Notion, and get AI answers. All from your keyboard. Download our public beta for free and discover what frictionless work feels like.
Problem
Users fight their computer to access apps, files, and tools, relying on inefficient default OS search, fragmented workflows, and manual app switching, leading to slow productivity and context-switching fatigue.
Solution
A Windows productivity launcher combining real-time app/file search, AI answers, and integrations (GitHub, Notion). Example: press a shortcut to find files instantly, trigger workflows via 700+ extensions, or ask AI without leaving the keyboard.
Customers
Developers, tech workers, and productivity-focused professionals (ages 25-40) who value keyboard shortcuts, automation, and seamless workflows across coding, documentation, and daily tasks.
Unique Features
Lightning-fast search with API-driven results, native AI chat, workflow automation via extensions store, and cross-platform consistency after 5 years of Mac refinement.
User Comments
Saves 1+ hours daily compared to default search
Seamless integration with dev tools like GitHub
AI answers feel native to workflow
Extensions replace 10+ standalone apps
Still missing some Mac features in Windows beta
Traction
1M+ total downloads (confirmed via Product Hunt comments), public Windows beta launched July 2024, $3M+ ARR based on $10/mo Pro tier (assuming 25k+ paid users), 700+ extensions with 5M+ installs
Market Size
The global productivity software market reached $96.2B in 2023 (Gartner). Raycast specifically targets the 1.4B Windows user base, with 63% of knowledge workers reporting workflow fragmentation issues (Forrester).
