Raycast AI

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Desktop AI assistant · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Raycast AI embeds chat, Quick AI, agents, and AI Extensions in the Raycast launcher on Mac, Windows, and iOS, connecting to your tools via MCP and custom providers. Paid Pro, Pro+, and Max plans bundle monthly AI credits while the core launcher stays free.

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Category: Desktop AI assistant
Free access: Raycast Free includes built-in and community extensions without AI credits
API access: AI Extensions support OpenAI-compatible endpoints and MCP servers

Is Raycast AI right for you?

A good fit for

Power users who want keyboard-first AI inside Raycast with tool-aware extensions.

Before you choose

AI requires paid plans; credits roll over one billing cycle and expire on published schedules.

AI inside Raycast

Raycast AI adds agents, extensions, and credit-based model access to the Raycast launcher while keeping non-AI productivity features on the free plan.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Credits	AI usage is metered in credits that renew monthly on paid plans with documented rollover rules.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Trial	Eligible accounts can start a 7-day Pro trial with 500 AI credits and no credit card.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Raycast AI pricing & plans

Free

Free for personal and organizational launcher use without AI

Extensions: Built-in and community extensions without AI credits

Raycast Pro

$10.00 /mo

USD per month or $96/year per Raycast Manual pricing table

Credits: 500 monthly AI credits
Models: Fast and powerful models from leading providers

Raycast Pro+

$20.00 /mo

USD per month or $192/year per Raycast Manual pricing table

Credits: 3,000 monthly AI credits
Models: All models including top-tier flagship models

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Raycast AI used for?

Does Raycast AI have a free plan?

Raycast Free includes built-in and community extensions without AI credits. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Raycast AI cost?

The listed monthly price is $10.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Raycast AI through an API?

AI Extensions support OpenAI-compatible endpoints and MCP servers (raycast.com/core-features/ai). API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

AI requires paid plans; credits roll over one billing cycle and expire on published schedules.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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