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.
If you're new to Raycast: Think of it as your command center for Windows. Hit "Alt + Space", type what you need, and go. Launch apps, search files, run extensions like GitHub or Notion, ask AI. All without touching your mouse.
Why we built this:
We spent the last 5 years building Raycast for Mac. Hundreds of thousands of people now use it daily to cut through the noise. But Windows users deserve the same. Your tools shouldn't get in the way. They should help you focus and get things done. So today, we bring the same experience to your PC.
What makes Raycast different:
• Custom file search - Windows doesn't have proper indexing, so we built our own. Fast and accurate.
• Hundreds of extensions - Control your smart home, search Notion, manage GitHub, translate text, find GIFs. Or build your own!
• Free AI during beta - Ask questions to get answers with citations without a subscription needed.
• Built for Windows - Familiar keyboard shortcuts, design that fits right in, and you can even launch your favorite games.
What's coming next:
We'll add AI Chat, Notes, and more features in the months ahead. We ship fast and want your feedback. So please let us know what you miss.
Yesterday was Windows' 40th anniversary. It felt like the right moment to launch this. Try it and let us know what you think. What should we build next?
Write one feature you use Raycast for 👇 (upvote to get the comment higher)
This is a masterclass in reducing cognitive friction. The philosophy of shaving seconds off every digital task is brilliant—those small savings compound into massive gains in focus and productivity over time.
As someone who builds systems for habit formation, I deeply appreciate tools that design for effortless, immediate action.
Question for the team: What was the most surprising user behavior you observed that fundamentally shaped the evolution of the core workflow?
I could see how our tool could streamline contributor workflows by pairing with Raycast’s quick-action command palette, and I’ll go check out their launch to explore how we might tie everything together more efficiently.
nice, now i can finally annoy all my windows friends into using raycast!
congrats to the team! 🔥
Such an awesome release; finally some software on Windows that's a delight to use. 👏👏👏
I'm so excited for everybody to finally get their hands on this! It's been hard not being able to talk about it all this time, so proud of it all!
I'm genuinely curious - what are the key advantages of RayCast over PowerToys Run? I'm currently using PowerToys Run and wondering if it's worth switching or trying RayCast alongside it.
The best everything hub! Love the vintage windows vibes snuck into the marketing material ✨
Good milestone @thomaspaulmann . I’m curious how smooth the Windows version feels compared to the Mac experience, especially with extensions and real-time search.
I'm simple. I see Raycast, I upvote.
I never use Windows, but I'm glad this gives more people access to Raycast! It's easily one of my most used tools. Really can't imagine working without it at this point.
Love the intro video! 👍Raycast is so much more than an alternative to tools like Keypirinha and FlowLauncher! My mind is blown 🧠💣🤯! The UI is stunning and the UX is brilliant Wow, I have only used it for about 20 minutes and I am already seeing the benefits. Really nice tool!
Super excited for this! 🙌 As a Windows user, I always wished we had something like Raycast.
It seems like a super productivity tool on my windows... great launch Raycast!
It's a new start for the Start Menu... or perhaps a complete reboot!
Hey Product Hunt 👋
If you're new to Raycast: Think of it as your command center for Windows. Hit "Alt + Space", type what you need, and go. Launch apps, search files, run extensions like GitHub or Notion, ask AI. All without touching your mouse.
Why we built this:
We spent the last 5 years building Raycast for Mac. Hundreds of thousands of people now use it daily to cut through the noise. But Windows users deserve the same. Your tools shouldn't get in the way. They should help you focus and get things done. So today, we bring the same experience to your PC.
What makes Raycast different:
• Custom file search - Windows doesn't have proper indexing, so we built our own. Fast and accurate.
• Hundreds of extensions - Control your smart home, search Notion, manage GitHub, translate text, find GIFs. Or build your own!
• Free AI during beta - Ask questions to get answers with citations without a subscription needed.
• Built for Windows - Familiar keyboard shortcuts, design that fits right in, and you can even launch your favorite games.
What's coming next:
We'll add AI Chat, Notes, and more features in the months ahead. We ship fast and want your feedback. So please let us know what you miss.
Yesterday was Windows' 40th anniversary. It felt like the right moment to launch this. Try it and let us know what you think. What should we build next?