### Favorite feature

Since I have quite a few meetings, I often use Commands to join or create new calls on the go. This saves me a ton of time – I couldn’t live without it.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Most Commands in the [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) are always helpful; [Figma Files](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension) by Michael Schultz in the Store, and [File Search](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/file-search) by Raycast.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/97bcdfa17bc7a1f939813b16d2f78274d9383b64-1392x412.png)

### Top extensions from the Store

As I mentioned, an extension I use often from the Store is [Figma Files](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension), so I can quickly find and open files inside Figma, without needing to navigate in the app.

I also use [Zoom](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/zoom) and [Google Meet](https://www.raycast.com/vitoorgomes/google-meet) to start calls, schedule new meetings, and see my upcoming call schedule.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

`⌘ ⌥ B` for Open Browser, `⌘ ⌥ F` for [Figma Files](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension), and a bunch for Window Management.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/8f0f8eda32e90770c991c39528f45c4b9da71948-1392x1006.png)

### Anything else

Simple, clean, and fast. For me, it’s already a perfect tool and I’m always amazed when the team releases new things.


Andreas Storm

### Favorite feature

My favorite feature is Floating Notes, and for a very particular reason.

I take a lot of screenshots. Anything I come across that I find useful or interesting — whether it be a quote, code snippet, website, or explanation — I just press `⌘ ⇧ 3`. No need to find a place for it in [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) or some other notes/reminders app right now; as long as I take a screenshot and save it to my Desktop, I can revisit it later and file it appropriately. This way I don’t have to interrupt my flow whenever I feel like jotting something down.

So where do Floating Notes come in? Sometimes, I’ll want to add additional information to go along with a screenshot — maybe the full website domain so I can find it later, or a quick blurb about why something is useful. Floating Notes let me do that by jotting the information down on my screen before I take the screenshot. It’s made my process of knowledge collection that much more efficient.

Additionally, thanks to the Search Screenshots feature, I can even use Floating Notes to “tag” my screenshots. I’ll just write “french” or “js” or whatever else is relevant in my Floating Note, and Raycast will pick it up when it indexes the text content for the search feature.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

System commands like Restart, Eject All Disks, and Quit All Applications are useful to have within reach.

Window snapping commands get a lot of use. My favorite is Center, though I also use Left/Right Half a lot.

I’m learning French, and I created quicklinks to my two favorite dictionaries (WordReference and Wiktionary).

I use Apple’s Reminders for most of my todo needs, so the Create Reminder command is handy.

Honestly, I’d have an easier time listing the commands I _don’t_ use frequently.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [Color Search](https://www.raycast.com/magicjaqk/tw-colorpicker) - a useful TailwindCSS colour lookup for when I’m designing in Figma and want to incorporate the Tailwind palette.
- [Random Data Generator](https://www.raycast.com/loris/random) - useful for generating mock data for web designs.
- [Safari](https://www.raycast.com/loris/safari) - since Apple’s browser lacks a keyboard accessible tab search, I use the Search Tabs command to accomplish that.
- [Visual Studio Code Recent Projects](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/visual-studio-code)
- [Brew](https://www.raycast.com/nhojb/brew)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

**Aliases:**

- Visual Studio Code Recent Projects - `vs`
- Search Screenshots - `ss`
- Create Reminder - `rem`
- Wiktionary Search - `wi`
- WordReference Search - `wr`

**Hotkeys:**

- Safari Search History - `⌥ Tab`

Additionally, I use [BetterTouchTool](https://folivora.ai/) to create [key sequences](https://docs.folivora.ai/docs/301_keysequences.html) which map to keyboard shortcuts, which in turn launch Raycast commands.

**For example:** if I type `jjn`, BetterTouchTool converts that to ungodly `` ⌘ ⇧ ⌃ `  ``, which Raycast picks up as the hotkey for “Toggle Floating Notes Window” I do this because I wanted to map the command to an easy-to-type key sequence without needing to worry about overriding application shortcuts.

### Anything else

This is undocumented, but `⌘ 1` through `⌘ 5` switches through Floating Notes colours. I felt pretty smart when I discovered that.


Landen Danyluk

### Favorite feature

I don’t even know where to start — Raycast is such an integral part of my daily workflow. I haven’t used Launchpad in **\*years**.\* I’m an app and tab minimalist (I know, crazy). Retaining focus is key to good, short workdays, which means the fewer things I have to switch between the better.

Being able to manage my [Things](https://www.raycast.com/loris/things) to-do or join meetings in my calendar straight from Raycast streamlines my day massively. Tasks and meetings are things you can’t escape. But being able to use what you need from Raycast is a really non-intrusive way of managing your workday, without having to deal with the consequences of context switching.

On a more design-specific note, having quick, easy access to my [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history) is a game changer for when you’re trying to copy and paste a million pieces of content from the client into your designs. It has saved me a ridiculous amount of time before.

But my favorite actually has to be Raycast’s Confetti Command, which has featured in more than one screen share with a client or colleague (and is always very happily received!).

Am I allowed one more? 😇 Using [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) to create a ton of standardised email replies was a great move. From monthly billing emails to project inquiries, it saves a lot of typing (and mental space).

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I think I covered most of them above, but a really unexpectedly great feature is that I can convert currencies in Raycast. It even intuitively converts everything into my local currency for me. As a London-based designer working with multiple clients in the US at any given time, I use this literally every day. And it’s one more point of friction reduced 😊

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/d58ee029e9cf3dfbce0d84f717ee2b5afb92c0b9-1392x1002.png)

### Top extensions from the Store

My must-haves that I didn’t include above:

- [Lorem Ipsum Generator](https://www.raycast.com/AntonNiklasson/lorem-ipsum) (if you know, you know)
- [Domain Extension](https://www.raycast.com/fedevitaledev/domainr) (don’t judge me, having a domain for every side project idea comes with the profession)
- [Figma File Search](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension)

### Anything else

One nice thing about Raycast is that they ship so often, and the community adds new extensions so frequently, you can never be kitted out to the max.

Sometimes I literally just go, ‘I wonder what’s new in the store’ and always come away with _something._ I really appreciate that in a product.


Sania Saleh

### Favorite feature

I save a lot of pictures and text so I love the [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), but also I love the [Gmail](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/gmail) extension that allows me to check the emails I receive without actually opening the inbox, but use the [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator) to convert values and times.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I love [Quicklinks](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/quicklinks), because it allows me to get to my notes right away, but also [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets), so I don't have to write whole sentences. It's great!

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [**Deepcast**](https://www.raycast.com/mooxl/deepcast) - I can translate all and now
- [**Gmail**](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/gmail) - I can check my email directly from raycast without open thw website
- [**Windows managament**](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) - I have multiple screens and with this function, without software I can change the size of the windows
- [**Google search**](https://www.raycast.com/mblode/google-search) - I can search for anything, from any screen I'm on
- [**Youtube downloader**](https://www.raycast.com/vimtor/youtube-downloader) - I have the ability to download YouTube videos, useful when I have to listen to explanations and have no connection

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have about 80 extensions and of these, 40 I have customized via hotkeys, so that I can have everything at hand, for example:

- `⌘ + ⌥ + à` - I can open a google meet
- `⌘ + ⌥ + l` - my Clipboard History

I have set that each row in the keyboard has functions for a specific sector.

### Anything else

Thinking back, I'm glad I found an app that allows me to essentially do everything. The first week I downloaded raycast I didn't know my way around because of how many things could be done. 

I spent a week having fun setting everything up and to this day I am always on the hunt for new amazing extensions that can improve my productivity and all for free, amazing!

Andrea Cipriani

### Favorite feature

Here are my favourite features, listed in descending order:
- Raycast AI with GPT-4
- My Schedule
- Calculator
- Floating Notes
- Clipboard Manager

These features have streamlined my workflow by replacing a variety of other apps like Drafts, Apple Calendar, and Google searches. Now, I can access these tools quickly without needing to switch contexts.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Surprisingly, I frequently use Confetti. I've mapped it to HyperKey `⇧ ⌃ ⌘ ⌥` + `-`. I typically use it after a scrum daily standup to celebrate the completion of the previous day's work and to signal the start of a new day. Any small dopamine hit is beneficial.

I also use [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) for social links, home addresses, etc. They serve as my backup when 1Password fails to autofill form fields correctly.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

Here are my top extensions, listed in descending order of importance:
-  [Kill Process](https://www.raycast.com/rolandleth/kill-process)
-  [Thesaurus](https://www.raycast.com/ABukSwienty/thesaurus)
-  [Text Decorator](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/text-decorator)
-  [Slugify](https://www.raycast.com/unreadablename/slugify)
-  [Speedtest](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/speedtest)

I spent a long time debating whether to upgrade to Raycast Pro. I considered alternatives like ChatGPT Plus and Perplexity.ai Pro, or even using API keys for pay-per-use. However, Raycast's deep integration with macOS via selected text and clipboard access is unbeatable.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I primarily use aliases, especially for snippet searches, AI commands, and clipboard searches. I could map them to hotkeys, but I don't see significant time-saving benefits in doing so. I already map plenty of hotkeys using other tools like Keyboard Maestro and BetterTouchTool.

### Anything else

I really appreciate the "Fix Spelling and Grammar" command, where I can see the AI's corrections highlighted in green. However, after creating a custom AI command to use GPT-4 and switch to UK English, I lost access to this feature. I miss it quite a bit.

I hope that Raycast can integrate OpenAI's GPT-4V vision capabilities into Raycast AI. The ability to screenshot something into my clipboard, and have Raycast AI vision understand what I've captured, would exponentially increase productivity.

Jotham Lim

### Favorite feature

At first glance, one might think Raycast is just a simple macOS launcher. But it's much more than that, and the native features are the proof. They are so well thought out that they save you a lot of time daily. I've removed a lot of tools from my stack thanks to it.

Here are the top 5 of my favorite features:
- Window Management
- Clipboard History
- My Schedule
- My Reminders
- Floating Notes

### Most used commands, quicklinks, scripts, and snippets

Window Management is undoubtedly my favorite command. Coupled with the hotkeys, it allows me to easily manage my windows on my different screens, which is very useful when you work at home. In my team, we even set the **Almost Maximize** command standard when we record demo videos of our product. This way, we ensure the same spacing between our app window and the edge of our screen. It's all about the little big details.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/70280a601940f82f6ad5ec70a1c020d600a94cbc-1796x448.png)

I use Quicklinks daily, whether it's to access my favorite tools in my browser, open my favorite Notion documents or even open a folder on my Mac. But my favorite quicklink is the Clearbit API URL. By adding an argument to the end of the URL, Raycast allows me to type in a company's website, and I instantly access their logo.

Here is the link: `logo.clearbit.com/{url}`

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/044e5007f9c3043927dc53e41471d6e3b9b0c5a7-1796x448.png)

I use one of [my personal scripts](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/tree/master/commands#baremetrics) a lot which allows me to display some values like [Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/blob/master/commands/apps/baremetrics/get-mrr.sh) or [Lifetime Value (LTV)](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/blob/master/commands/apps/baremetrics/get-ltv.sh) from [Baremetrics](https://baremetrics.com/). It allows me to keep an eye on the business KPIs.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/362f394ecf04c6cc63e30db02d68932b0405563f-1796x448.png)

I also use the command script [Open Clipboad URL on Desktop](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/blob/master/commands/navigation/open-desktop-url-from-clipboard.swift) which allows me to open a link copied in the dedicated app. Very useful to open a Linear, Figma, Notion or Pitch link for example.

We do our daily stand-up asynchronously via Slack at Specify. We’ve created a handy snippet that allows us to have a message template we use daily. This snippet is shared with the team through Raycast Teams; everyone can associate it with a keyword. In my case, I just need to type `!standup` and my message will be displayed instead.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/28032c36fed8c74756ebc2030c064bd32c43d55f-1796x1244.png)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I use [Figma File Search](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension) and [Google Workspace](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/google-workspace) a lot to quickly search for files stored in Figma or Google Drive without navigating the app.

The [Calendly](https://www.raycast.com/eluce2/calendly) extension saves me a lot of time because it lists all my meetings links so that I can copy them easily – useful if I need to share it with someone quickly.

[Deepcast](https://www.raycast.com/mooxl/deepcast) allows me to easily translate text into the desired language directly from Raycast. The extension uses the API of DeepL and works very well.

The last extension I use a lot is [Specify](https://www.raycast.com/AllanM/specify) (of course, since it's my company —*disclaimer*). It allows me to quickly access the visual elements of my company (colors, logos, etc.). Really useful, whether you have a design system or not!

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/0644ef5725aeaa63be76bd3af9dad0d53527a88f-1796x616.png)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

**System**
- Empty Trash: `tra` (Alias), `⌘⇧0` (Hotkey)
- Lock Screen: `lk` (Alias)
- Toggle System Appearance: `sys` (Alias), `⌘⇧1` (Hotkey)
- Start Screen Saver: `sa` (Alias), `⌘⇧É` (Hotkey)

**Window management**
- Center: `⌘⇧C`
- Left Half: `⌥⇧←`
- Maximize: `⌘⇧↑`
- Next Display: `⌘⇧→`
- Previous Display: `⌘⇧←`
- Restore: `⌘⇧↓`
- Toggle Fullscreen: `⌘⇧F`

**Other**
- Clipboard History: `⌘⇧Space`
- File Search: `fs` (Alias), `⌥⇧Space` (Hotkey)
- Grammarly (Quicklink): `gr` (Alias)
- Confetti: `⌘F5`
- Open Clipboard URL on Desktop (Script): `url` (Alias), `⌘⇧&` (Hotkey)
- Search Emoji: `⌘^Space`
- Share Meeting Link (Calendly): `cy` (Alias)

### Anything else

Raycast is now integrated into my daily life and replaces so many applications that I couldn't do without it. It's now the first application I install when I initialize a new MacBook. Thank you for creating such a delightful experience; everything is perfect: the team, the product, and the community ❤️

Valentin Chrétien

### Favorite feature

I’m not sure if this counts as a “feature” but I find Raycast’s keyboard-driven navigation one of the most powerful and intuitive parts of the tool. It makes me feel like I can do anything in a split second.

It takes some getting used to, but once I memorized certain Commands for navigating in and out of menus and lists, I was able to use my computer faster than ever before.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Without a doubt, 100%, my most-used Commands in Raycast are for [resizing windows](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management). I have a few set up to align windows to half-screen, centered, and full screen. I’m constantly bouncing my windows around to help me multitask and focus more easily.

After that, my most-used commands would have to be:

- the [Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji) (faster and better than the native macOS picker)
- [Snippet autocomplete](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) (for quickly typing repetitive messages)
- the [CleanShot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx) integration that gives me a quick command to start recording my screen
- an honorary mention goes to the [Toggle System Appearance](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/system) command which gives me a quick way to switch between light and dark mode while I’m testing designs.

### Top extensions from the Store

[CleanShot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx) for fast screen recordings, [Zoom](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/zoom) for quick access to meetings and [Linear](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/linear/) for jumping into my issues. Also [Tailwind CSS](https://www.raycast.com/vimtor/tailwindcss) helps me quickly get to the right place in the docs as I’m building websites.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

The main hotkeys I use are:

1. `⌃ ⌘ + left/right arrows` for resizing windows and to align windows to the left and right half of my screen
2. `⌃ ⌘ C` to center a window at 90% size
3. `⌃ ⌘ enter` to make a window full-screen


Brian Lovin

### Favorite feature

My favourite features include [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management), which is a game changer for me. I use it almost 90% of the time I use Raycast. My other use cases include browsing through issues in GitHub and Linear, checking out Hacker News.

### Most used commands, quicklinks, scripts, and snippets

Most used command would be Raycast AI! It feels at home to use ChatGPT on Raycast. Super fast and intuitive. Toggling on/off dark mode (Still on the fence 😅) would be another thing. I also set Quicklinks to websites I will surely need to work on for a week, so I don’t miss out on them. I always set [Godly](https://godly.website) and [Layers](https://layers.to) and mark them favourite on design days. It helps me curate a mood-board in [Arc](https://arc.net/). Searching & browsing through File Search in Raycast feels so snappy and fast.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/2c3e58dbd3e8b2f5b2e43b10410ea03018d95236-2000x1250.png?w=450)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I use Notion, GitHub, Visual Studio Code Recent Projects, System Monitor and Hacker News and even more daily.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have never tried Aliases before but would love to. I pretty much use Hotkeys all the time, I set up external actions with an extra **Shift** key added with the `⌥` Modifier, other actions exclude the **Shift** which helps me differentiate between each one of them and understand what I am doing.

### Anything else

I use Raycast, pretty much a lot these days. It’s a very helpful tool. Recently, I got interested in building a Raycast Extensions which was initially an idea of [Pedro Duarte](https://twitter.com/peduarte). It was super fun to work with the Raycast API! I published my first extension [TFL](https://www.raycast.com/haneenmahdin/tfl) to the Raycast Store, which helps staying up-to-date about arrivals of public transport in London and notify yourself about any delays in your favourite stop points.

Haneen Mahdin

### Favorite Feature

It’s got to be Extensions! The ones I’ve been using most recently are the [Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji) and Confetti Cannons. They’re fun, and great to use.

Then I’d say Search Menu items and the My Schedule Command to see my calendar and events.

I also find some of the System Commands really useful; I use Shutdown and Empty Trash quite often.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I’ve set up some standard greetings in [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) to save me time everyday and keep my writing consistent. I mainly use them to speed up writing emails and for social media.

### Top extensions from the Store

- [Visual Studio Code Recent Projects](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/visual-studio-code) (I use it every time my Mac runs)
- [Brew](https://www.raycast.com/nhojb/brew)
- [Google Translate](https://www.raycast.com/gebeto/translate)
- [GIF Search](https://www.raycast.com/josephschmitt/gif-search)
- [Hacker News](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/hacker-news)

Some of my own ones which I use daily too:

- [Home Assistant](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/homeassistant)
- [Speedtest](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/speedtest)
- [Weather](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/weather)
- [GitLab](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/gitlab)
- [Twitter](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

- `⌘ ⌃ + C` for confetti – of course 🎊
- `⌘ ⌃ + M` for Search Menu Items – the command pallet for every Mac App which has menus. An awesome built-in command.

I had more hotkeys before. But because of conflicts with multiple applications I reduced it and now use more aliases instead!


Michael Aigner

### Favorite feature

The [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), [My Schedule](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calendar) to join my remote classes, jotting down notes with Floating Notes, [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) has replaced Magnet for me, [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator) for quick calculations, the new menu bar commands, etc.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

[Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) - Using keywords like `@personalm`, `@workem` and `@studentm` automatically “type in” my emails for me.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [CleanshotX](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx) - I’m super glad I made this extension and I'm happy a lot of people seem to use it as well!
- [Xcode](https://www.raycast.com/SvenTiigi/xcode) - Has saved me several clicks per session.
- [Music](https://www.raycast.com/fedevitaledev/music) - Replaces the need for me to open Apple Music app.
- [Twitter](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter) - Allows me to browse my feed in an efficient way removing all distractions that come along when visiting twitter.com.
- [Transmission](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/transmission) - Helps me track my downloads on a remote server.
- [BTTV Emote](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/bttv-emote) and [Emoji Search](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji) - Have helped me spice my discord messages!

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

- `⌘ + space` - I replaced Spotlight right from the beginning!
- `⌘ + control + ⌥ + space` - The confetti hotkey. You have to have a dedicated confetti button!

### Anything else

I’ve been involved with the extensions community since the day I came to know of Raycast, I have about 10 extensions in the Store and 3 in the works 😉. I absolutely love the Raycast community, all the developers have been supportive through the entire process with feedback, suggestions, code reviews and testing.

I've received several emails from kind users telling me how much they love my extensions and how useful they are for them, which makes me super happy! (thanks Raycast)

P.S. I’ve spent hours staring at [raycast.com](https://raycast.com), the design is 11/10! Even the landing page itself has inspired me to create amazing websites.


Aayush Pokharel

### Favorite feature

My favorite feature is Window Management and hands down the most used one.

I do love the fact that Raycast has cleaned up my menubar quite a lot by integrating different scripts and hotkeys directly from Raycast and ditching single feature apps.

The ability to favourite different scripts not be on your face UI has made a big difference on the way I work.

Floating notes you can know the importance for the fact that I assigned `⌃ + SPACE` as hotkey I love it.

Locking the screen, Join a meeting in `⌘ + SPACE + Enter`, killing an app, Clipboard history and the ability to assign a hotkey to pretty much anything, it is crazy to me.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

One of the most used snippet is `::lorem` which turn out a “Lorem Ipsum” sentence since I do quite a lot of web and need to fill that space fast as possible globally. Address, Phone and other details are among snippets I use quite often.

Quicklinks are a kind of fast navigation to web tools for me using shortcuts and all of them are mainly web Tools such as Dummy Images, [SVG Compressing](https://jakearchibald.github.io/svgomg/), etc.

Scripts is actually one of those things that make Raycast much more special as you get to add your input and make things work how you want and I got a bunch of them from setting a specific window size to personal YT stats and Crypto.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/89e2661c4afa9c72fb18a00c67ab371707500b0f-1710x288.png)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

[Twitter](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter), [YouTube](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/youtube), [Cleanshot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx), [CSS.GG](https://www.raycast.com/astrit/css-gg), Search Contacts, Search Web Docs are among the most used extensions from the store. And my most fav extension is [Visual Studio Code Recent Projects](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/visual-studio-code).

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I would not be able to live without my commands such as ⌘ + 1, ⌘ + 2 … to switch between apps in order on my dock which without a doubt has improved my productivity exponentially.

Second set of commands is using Window Management like `⌘ + SHIFT + 1` for Left Half, `⌘ + SHIFT + 2` for Right Half, `⌘ + SHIFT + 3` for Almost Maximize, `⌘ + SHIFT + 4` for Maximize — 200% improvement in productivity, I never use any more my mouse to control windows or apps.

`⌃ + S` to Search Selection on Google.

### Anything else

I do sync everything using a private repo where I do store all the scripts, local extensions. This has enabled me to have same setup on all my machines including work.

Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 until I see the emoji picker globally like it is right now within Raycast 😂


![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/89e2661c4afa9c72fb18a00c67ab371707500b0f-1710x288.png)


Astrit Malsia

### Favorite feature

It’s not exactly a feature but I love how customizable all the Raycast Commands are. I have many keyboard shortcuts set up for running extensions and quickly launching apps. And aliases and Quicklinks for opening certain bookmarks.

Beyond being customizable, I love the File Search features and [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history). I find it much faster to open Raycast’s File Search and quickly navigate a file tree than to dig through Finder.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I think my most used Raycast feature is launching apps via hotkeys I’ve set up. I use these shortcuts for launching my most used apps, probably multiple times a minute.

Controlling my computer with Raycast has basically become second nature at this point — I’m opening apps, often using the window resizing commands, running my own Apple scripts, and toggling between light and dark mode every day. I’m honestly not sure how I did all of this efficiently before Raycast.

### Top extensions from the Store

I’m a big fan of the CleanShot X extension to quickly access some of the non-keyboard powered features like screen recording and self-timer.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I’ve already talked about this a bit above, but I’m a _big_ keyboard shortcut fan. If you ask me what keyboard shortcuts I use to do what, I wouldn’t be able to tell you at this point, because they’re all muscle memory.

I love that Raycast gives me complete control over keyboard shortcuts for all Commands, Quicklinks, and Snippets. The only thing faster than typing “right” in Raycast to position a window on the right half of the screen is hitting `⌥ ⌃ ➜` 😎


Gavin Nelson

### Favorite feature

There are so many wonderful features within Raycast, and so many of them are indispensable to me on a daily basis such as the [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator), [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management), [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) - but my favorite “feature” of Raycast is that it’s stunning to look at and use. The interactions within Raycast are very thoughtful, and the little details add up to an experience that truly shines ✨

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Application shortcuts are probably my most used now. I’ve always been terrible at using my F keys so I opted to bind some of them to some of my most used apps. Very underrated feature!

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

My most commonly used extensions are [Linear](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/linear), [Spotify Player](https://www.raycast.com/mattisssa/spotify-player), [MDN Search](https://www.raycast.com/krzysztofzuraw/search-mdn), and the native [Github](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/github) extension.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/146981c1164826c045dea1f9acfa9c788c565b1d-821x558.png)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I’ve bound most of my apps (Linear, Figma, VSCode, etc.) to my F keys which have finally made them a relevant part of my keyboard 😅

### Anything else

The developer experience for building extensions within Raycast is so damn good. Incredibly simple to get started, but still powerful enough to build some really great extensions that look and feel the part!

The new [Menu Bar Command](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/menu-bar-commands) API is super exciting for me personally as I’m one of those that enjoys having information at a glance.


Michael Nielsen

### Favorite feature

[Quicklinks](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/quicklinks) are super handy and save me a lot of time. I never need to go around searching for the things I use daily. Also I love how easily I can start our daily stand up call.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I’d say Search DuckDuckGo, [File Search](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/file-search) by Raycast and I use the [Figma Files](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension) extension from the Store quite a lot. It makes it easy to find and open files inside Figma, without looking around the app.

### Top extensions from the Store

My top 3 would have to be:

[Figma Files](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension)
[Google Translate](https://www.raycast.com/gebeto/translate)
[Reminders](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/reminders)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

The ones I use most are:

`⌘ ⌥ + Delete` = Sleep

`⌃ + F` = Figma Files

`⇧ ⌘ + S` = Search DuckDuckGo

### Anything else

It just works, I’ve never had any problems with Raycast! File Search feels so smooth and fast.


David Martin

### Favorite feature

What I like the most about Raycast is how flexible and complete it is, being able to replace multiple apps I used to use. For example:

- [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management): I use Magnet to position and resize windows, but I’m bad at remembering shortcuts, so having a quick way to manage windows using simple words like `Left half` is much easier for me. I still use Magnet for dragging windows every now and then.
- [Calendar](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calendar): I once installed [Cron](https://cron.com/) just because it had this menu bar text showing the upcoming events and being able to join them quickly. I later noticed Raycast had this feature too and that when an event is about to start or recently started, that’s the first option in the Raycast results so I can join real quick. Cron was immediately uninstalled 😅
- [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator): As I’m part of a remote team, it’s really handy to be able to quickly calculate the time in a different timezone, or do currency conversions and quick math.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Definitely the [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) commands. I also create [Quicklinks](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/quicklinks) to work as my browser bookmarks and use the Emoji Search because it provides quicker results than other alternatives I’ve used.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [CleanShot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx): Mostly to restore recently closed screenshots.
- [Git Repos](https://www.raycast.com/moored/git-repos): To find and open projects in any IDE or Finder.
- [Todoist](https://www.raycast.com/thomaslombart/todoist): To view and manage tasks.
- [Spotify Controls](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/spotify-controls) and [Spotify Player](https://www.raycast.com/mattisssa/spotify-player).

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I use the `⌘ + space` to trigger Raycast, replacing Spotlight entirely.

No aliases came to my mind until I read other Raycast stories, so I recently added `ddg` for DuckDuckGo search and `ss` for searching screenshots.

### Anything else

It’s pretty cool how fast Raycast is moving and growing. I also really like the Store because it allows installing extensions in an easier way than doing it manually, plus one can be confident they’re safe to use.

Raycast has become one of the first apps I’d install in a new device, plus a highly recommended app for friends and coworkers.

Finally, it’s worth mentioning that [Raycast Wallpapers](https://www.raycast.com/wallpapers) are pretty cool and look amazing on any device!


Jahir Fiquitiva

### Favorite feature

I use Clipboard History probably one hundred times a day. I also use Snippets a lot to prefill some forms and data, and to template out a feature description for my team. Search Emoji is handy. Also, I can't imagine my life without Window Management commands built into Raycast.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I mostly use Window Management commands assigned with custom global hotkeys, and also some Quicklinks to open a particular projects in Visual Studio Code or Hyper.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I use the [Brew](https://www.raycast.com/nhojb/brew) and [Docker](https://www.raycast.com/priithaamer/docker) extensions quite a lot during the day to manage my services and project.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have plenty of shortcuts assigned to Window Managements commands.

**For example:**

- `⌃ ⌥ + Left Arrow` to align window to the left edge of the screen
- `⌃ ⌥ + Up Arrow` to align window to the top edge of the screen
- `⌃ ⌥ ⇧ + Right Arrow` to move current window to another screen.

I love it!

### Anything else

I value the clean interface and user experience of Raycast, with attention to every detail. Also, I love the Slack community!


Pawel Grzybek

### Favorite feature

My favorite feature of Raycast has to be the [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history). It’s definitely the one I use the most!

I also love the [Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji) — so much better than the native macOS one. I also rely on Raycast for calculations and conversions. It even supports crypto conversions! Love it.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I use [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) so much. I have tried many similar apps in the past, and I love that now I can just use Raycast to manage my windows. When I do tech demos, I set up lots of snippets which automatically paste certain code blocks. It makes it a much smoother demo for me and the audience.

### Top extensions from the Store

I am 100% biased here, but I use the [Radix Extension](https://www.raycast.com/peduarte/radix) often when building UIs and need to refer to the Radix Docs. I also use the [Kill Process Extension](https://www.raycast.com/rolandleth/kill-process) quite often.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I’ve set up a bunch of hotkeys for [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) so I can quickly resize and position windows in specific places.

For example, `⌃ ⌥ ⌘ ←` for Left Half, `⌃ ⌥ ⌘ ➜` for Right Half, `⌃ ⌥ ⌘ F` to Toggle Fullscreen, and so on. Honestly, it’s such a time saver! I’ve also set up `⌃ ⌘ Space` for the Emoji Picker.

### Anything else

Although Raycast has great features, what I love about it the most is the attention to the detail. All the way from onboarding, product features, and developer API. Honestly, it’s one of the first things I now install when I set up a new machine.


Pedro Duarte

### Favorite feature

The bounce animation and lightsaber, obviously 🔦

I’m a big fan of the [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) Feature – it’s much nicer than dragging windows with BetterSnapTool.

I love being able to trigger Shortcuts (previously Siri Shortcuts) directly from Raycast. Honestly it sounds silly, but even little things like being able to type “Settings” in Raycast and it knowing I mean “System Preferences” – something Spotlight can’t do – is really appreciated.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

One of the most-used killer Commands for me is being able to see my next Zoom meeting when I start up Raycast. It saves so much time faffing around with calendars and invites to find a link to a call. “Lock Screen” is a top hit too.

### Top extensions from the Store

I think [Zoom](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/zoom) is the one I use most. I have a few installed but I don’t use them too regularly.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

Nothing configured just yet 🔜

### Anything else

I’ve started building an extension but haven’t got around to finishing it just yet! I love the idea of being able to build native extensions with React.js – it really levels the playing field for contributing.


Joe Bell

### Favorite feature

It is so hard to pick a favorite but I am consistently delighted by the [Random Raycast Wallpaper](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/raycast-wallpaper) command. I will usually run it once a week & have a beautiful new desktop wallpaper which adds a level of professionalism to my screenshots for documentation.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Taking full advantage of the custom keyboard shortcuts helps create a lot of efficiencies at work. Everyday I use Raycast to [resize windows](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) for half screen or quarter screen alignments to make multitasking much easier.

I also use the [create JIRA ticket](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/jira) & floating notes to never miss capturing ideas during product reviews! Here are a few more to call out:

- Emoji Picker
- Quicklink for easy sharing of my “Book a Meeting with me” page
- Searching for GIFs
- Start/Join Zoom meetings

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

[Things](https://www.raycast.com/loris/things) for capturing to do items & adding them to the correct projects.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/4d8b6605208a1dcf6698c106e55ebaf9a317d059-1000x625.png)

Currency exchange for any international business news.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/8856ab5a55948a599e042b34ee23ef730112a7ad-1000x625.png)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

- `⌃ ⌥ + left arrow` for Left Half in Window Management
- `⌃ ⌥ + right arrow` for Right Half in Window Mangement
- `⌃ Space` for Create To Do
- `⌘ =` for Create Jira Ticket

### Anything else

I really enjoy getting to ask questions in the community directly to the development team! There is a fantastic response time + other power users who have A+ solutions.


Matt Atkins

### Favorite feature

Key information: I am a meticulous individual who has a completely empty desktop on the screen and prioritizes efficiency. I prefer navigating solely through keyboard commands, avoiding the use of a mouse whenever possible.

- **Application shortcuts** helps me to launch my most-used apps, saving tons of time.
- **Floating notes** are perfect for capturing ideas in class, no pen and paper needed, a lifesaver for me as a student as well as the translator for my langage courses 😅.
- **File search** is so efficient, I barely touch Finder anymore and the clipboard history is offering me a much faster workflow.
- **Raycast AI** with custom commands lets me automate tasks, keeping my code clean and organized (just the way I like it!). Possibilities of new command are infinite and it’s a very underrated feature!

Moreover, the emoji picker adds a touch of fun, particularly when I make commits or add issues on GitHub.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I use tons of snippets to save time typing out the same stuff. They are a game-changer, allowing me to create entire functions and methods or even block of code with just a few keystrokes.

I also use them in specific email templates, like for my upcoming internship and to respond to some teachers when submitting final project.

As a developer, I often use snippet that outputs a basic blade component that adds automatically props, attributes...!

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/b8d251cead7472b190631ee94079af4e64c95711-1744x1132.png?w=450)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

As a developer, I use various extensions like [Laravel](https://www.raycast.com/indykoning/laravel-docs), [MDN](https://www.raycast.com/krzysztofzuraw/search-mdn), [Tailwind](https://www.raycast.com/vimtor/tailwindcss), and more.
One of my most used extensions is [Screen OCR](https://www.raycast.com/huzef44/screenocr), which helps me copy text from images and video tutorials.
For image compression, I rely on [TinyPNG](https://www.raycast.com/kawamataryo/tinypng), an excellent tool.
The [Copy Path](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/copy-path) or URL extension is handy for quickly targeting and changing directories in the terminal within seconds.
I use [Kill Process](https://www.raycast.com/rolandleth/kill-process) mostly to stop infinite loops 😅.
Sometimes, I use the [Password Generator](https://www.raycast.com/joshuaiz/password-generator) extension, which is helpful when a website doesn't suggest a secure password.
Recently, I've been using quite a lot [Google Maps](https://www.raycast.com/ratoru/google-maps-search) since Google removed it from the search engine in Europe.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I think I have adopted a good method with rather short and efficient shortcuts.

- For example, to open an application I use the ⌥ key + the first letter of the application.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/86c7aa0c6445d9b2755c5a6ac2bd984abaa3fa6d-2092x1374.png?w=450)

- For all shortcuts relating to Raycast and store extensions I use the ⌃ + SHIFT + a letter which coincides with the name of the extension.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/21a189fdfaa8262b5712c4dc9f37cad2bd6bb863-2092x1374.png?w=450)

- For everything concerning window management I use the keys ⌃ + ⌥ + a letter or a keyboard arrows. Technique taken from the SEO 😳.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/21a189fdfaa8262b5712c4dc9f37cad2bd6bb863-2092x1374.png?w=450)

### Anything else

I used to rely on Alfred for my productivity needs, but then I discovered **Raycast**. It was like a whole new level! The attention to detail in Raycast is simply unmatched. It feels like it was designed specifically for my workflow.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/24581309b8552014e348ad4a3898d9b46150e0c5-2880x1750.png?w=450)

The speed? **Mind-blowing 🤯!** Everything happens almost instantly, making Raycast a true productivity powerhouse.

Here's my secret tip for a truly personalized Raycast experience: start from scratch. Only add the commands, apps, and extensions you regularly use. This keeps your workspace clean and distraction-free. And try to see how others use the tool, it would be incredibly helpful for you.

I'm about to start working on a new extension, but I first need to come up with a fresh idea because the store already has a wide range of topics.

By the way, I’ve been starting with YouTube recently, and made a little video on my Raycast usage (in french…), hope it will help!

[![Raycast tutoriel complet pour les débutants & intermédiaires!](https://img.youtube.com/vi/musj9iGa87A/0.jpg)](https://youtu.be/musj9iGa87A)

Best regards,

Love you all ❤️!

Renaud Van Meerbergen

### Favorite feature

The coolest feature of Raycast is definitely the fact that you can customize absolutely anything you want with hotkeys and aliases to make it as convenient as possible for you. This gives an unreal boost to productivity and ease of interaction with the computer.

### Most used commands, quicklinks, scripts, and snippets

The [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), which I have on `⌥+C` and [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) (`⌃⌥⌘+arrows`).

Due to the specifics of my work, I have to use Google Bard and ChatGPT separately on a daily basis, so I set up Quicklinks for quick access to them without opening the browser. This is damn convenient and saves a lot of time! I am also delighted with the ability to perform calculations directly in the Raycast window, as well as to see the current time in different cities, where, for example, my colleagues are now located.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [Spotify Player](https://www.raycast.com/mattisssa/spotify-player) (`⌥+\` to search for a song)
- [Paste as Plain Text](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/paste-as-plain-text), which is on `⌥+V`
- [Apple Reminders](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/apple-reminders)
- [Image Modification](https://www.raycast.com/HelloImSteven/sips)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

**Open applications:**
- Arc `⌥+A`
- Calendar `⌥+I`
- Discord `⌥+D`
- Notion `⌥+N`
- Reminders `⌥+R`
- Spotify `⌥+S`
- Telegram `⌥+T`
- Anki `⌥+O`

**Raycast commands:**
- Clipboard History `⌥+C`
- Paste as Plain Text `⌥+V`
- Open New Incognito Window (Arc extension) `⇧⌘+N`
- Search (Spotify extension) `⌥+\`
- Toggle Floating Notes Window `⌥+Z`
- Confetti `⌃⌥⌘+C`
- Search Files `⌥+F` and `sf` as alias
- Search Menu Items `⌃⌥⌘+I`
- Window Management `⌃⌥⌘+arrows`

### Anything else

I highly recommend starting Raycast configuration "from scratch", adding only those commands, applications, and extensions that you plan to use. This way you will never be distracted by unnecessary things. I also recommend studying the experience of using Raycast by other people. I have read absolutely all the stories on this website, and I have also watched ALL possible videos on YouTube. Now, before I perform any task, I always think, can this be implemented within Raycast? If it can, then how and do I need a convenient Hotkey or Alias for the future?

Viktor Opanasenko

### Favorite feature

My _favourite_ (I’m from the UK 😅) specific Raycast feature has to be [dynamic snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets). More on how I use some of those below, but these allow me to reduce repetitive tasks down into lightning fast commands.

But the biggest overall feature of Raycast is that it allows me to consolidate multiple dedicated apps into a single app, allowing me to declutter my Macs and improve my day-to-day experience.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I used to use TextExpander for dynamic snippets years ago, then had a separate app called Espanso running but it was pretty unreliable. So being able to have `{date}` as an option that I can trigger with just `.date`, or `{time}` triggered with `.time` is super awesome. I do the same thing with time and other useful repetitive outputs such as my address.

Clipboard History (which I get to with the alias `ch`) is amazing, but I’m also a huge fan of the My Schedule feature (which I get to with `sh`).

I couldn’t live without Floating Notes which I can get to either with an `fn` alias or `⌘ ⌃ ⌥ + N`, or the Window Management features (`⌃ ⌥ + arrow keys` for arranging my windows to the left, right, top or bottom halves of my screen easily, plus many others, including my most used which is centring `⌃ ⌥ + ↵`). Having window management, dynamic snippets and emoji search has enabled me to condense three separate apps/services into one single product that also happens to be the fastest way to find anything on my Mac too. Magic.

I’ve got a plan to expand out my Snippet library over time to include more useful options for repetitive tasks, especially for common code snippets.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [Notion](https://www.raycast.com/HenriChabrand/notion) for searching through my Notion tasks quicky
- [Lorem Ipsum](https://www.raycast.com/AntonNiklasson/lorem-ipsum) for generating simple placeholder content when building
- [Figma File Search](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension) to quickly find files I’m working on and launch them
- [Brew](https://www.raycast.com/nhojb/brew) to update and manage my Homebrew packages
- [Cleanshot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx) to quickly access Cleanshot commands

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I’ve mentioned a load above, but some other aliases and hotkeys I use a lot are:

- The alias `ddg` or hotkey `⌘ ⇧ + S` lets me quickly search DuckDuckGo
- The alias `find` or hotkey `⌘ ⌥ ⌃ + F` let me easily perform a system file search
- `.para` and `.sent` copy Lorem Ipsum paragraphs or sentences straight to my clipboard


Karl Koch

### Favorite feature

Raycast is best as a jack-of-all-trades, a digital Swiss Army Knife does the tasks of a dozen standalone apps.

Can't ever remember the shortcut to search for emoji on macOS? No worries; type `emoji` in Raycast to search for them in the same place you search for apps and files. Can't find a shortcut in Photoshop, or remember its hidden command palette shortcut? Type `menu` in Raycast to search through menu items in the app that's currently open as a universal command palette of sorts, and press `enter` to run that command.

I've used different tools for years to expand text snippets, track [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), convert timezones and currencies, and arrange windows among other things. Raycast does all of those, and more, in one tool.

Here's a common scenario when writing. I'll first open my browser (with Raycast), do research, and copy quotes and links. Then I'll open a writing app (using a `⌘ + ⌥ + S` shortcut from Raycast to open my *Scratchpad* file) and start pasting in the relevant bits of text (via Raycast's [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history) command). I'll use Raycast's [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) to put my writing app on the left of the screen and the browser on the right if I'm continuing research. If I'm looking for the right word, I'll type `define` in Raycast to quickly search the dictionary and thesaurus. If I’m writing something repetitive or difficult to type—perhaps a Markdown table—I’ll just expand a text snippet. If I’ve saved notes elsewhere, I’ll use Raycast extensions to search Apple Notes and other writing apps for the info I need, and the [Paste as Plain Text](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/paste-as-plain-text) extension to paste without messing up formatting. Then, when it's time to publish, I can use the [Transform](https://www.raycast.com/Idered/transform) extension to convert Markdown text to HTML, the [Twitter](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter) extension to post Tweets about the article without getting distracted by the Twitter feed, and use the [Unsplash](https://www.raycast.com/eggsy/unsplash) extension to grab a header photo and image credits for the blog post.

And when I'm done for the day, I'll press `⌥ + Space` again and type `sleep` to stop until tomorrow.

### Most used commands, quicklinks, scripts, and snippets

Define Word to quickly search through the dictionary and find alternative words from the thesaurus.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/5bb2ad498c411e420726017551d954739de51fee-1772x1172.png)

[Quicklinks](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/quicklinks) to open favorite files and search through [Reproof](https://reproof.app/)’s blog.

The [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator) to convert timezones, currency, and more.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/162be152ced61b6f5a392367db34f45d40bb671c-1772x1172.png)

[Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) to type complicated markdown, embed HTML codes, add affiliate code to links, use the signature in emails, and more.

[Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history) to copy multiple things without needing to switch back and forth between apps to paste the stuff as soon as it’s copied.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/c43f3c6efe9a778838ccfc708ee234da5d028a6f-1772x1172.png)

And, of course, [File Search](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/file-search) and Google Search, which I use constantly.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

[Twitter](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/twitter) to Tweet without getting distracted.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/cff7135e95ace74aa814231c2fb74c9f0b5ef36d-1772x1172.png)

[Paste as Plain Text](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/paste-as-plain-text) to do exactly that.

[Apple Notes](https://www.raycast.com/tumtum/apple-notes) and other notes app extensions to search through text wherever I’ve stored it.

[Unsplash](https://www.raycast.com/eggsy/unsplash) to search for header photos for blog posts.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/cafbf8cb9f7e7eaff258c5ff046d6c357128426f-1772x1172.png)

[Asana](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/asana) and [GitHub](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/github) extensions to search through tasks and issues.

[Transform](https://www.raycast.com/Idered/transform) to convert Markdown to HTML, among other tricks.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/4747f32b3501f22c0d12335a3bdd501e62be1d03-1772x1172.png)

And [Spotify](https://www.raycast.com/mattisssa/spotify-player) to start playing a song or playlist without getting distracted by the Spotify player itself.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/0e4336a3591fe7ed15af4ddb0608bca190b7a8bf-1772x1172.png)

I’ve added hotkeys to several [Quicklinks](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/quicklinks) to open my default *Scratchpad* file, search my blog, open the alpha version of my app, and more with a quick shortcut. [Paste as Plain Text](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/paste-as-plain-text) got mapped to `⌘ + ⇧ + V` for an easy-to-remember way to paste plain text, and `⌘ + ⌥ + V` opens the Clipboard History to pick what to paste. And File Search got customized as the Raycast onboarding recommends for an easy way to jump right into file search.

### Anything else

My favorite thing about Raycast is how easy it is to discover new extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store). That made me quickly customize Raycast far more than I ever had done with other search tools. That, and Raycast’s simple [JSON snippet format](https://manual.raycast.com/snippets/how-to-import-snippets), which both made it easy to import text snippets and gives me a faster way to write out new snippets and import them in bulk without needing to go through the menus every time.

Matthew Guay

### Favorite feature

It’s too hard to pick just one, so I’ll go for:

- [Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji)
- [Calculator](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator)
- [Windows Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management)
- Spotlight Search
- App Launcher
- [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history)

### Anything else

I kept seeing Raycast mentioned on Twitter and wondered what it was all about. It seemed like a simpler replacement for dedicated tools I was using like Window Management, Clipboard History and Spotlight Search.

Now I’m using Raycast, it’s everything I thought Spotlight should be, and more! I’ve fallen in love with a command-palette-first workflow in other tools and Raycast gives me that for my entire OS.

Though I’m not doing much customisation yet, I’m glad it’s extendable so I can do it if I really wanted to.


Delba Oliveira

### Favorite feature

My favorite feature is to be able to search any everyday app I use directly via Raycast.

I use Extensions hotkeys for a lot of apps:

- `⌘ + ^` for [Notion](https://www.raycast.com/HenriChabrand/notion)
- `⌘ + $` for [Pipedrive](https://www.raycast.com/stephendolan/pipedrive)
- `⌘ + ⇧ + K` for [Slack](https://www.raycast.com/mommertf/slack)
- `⌘ + ù` for [GDrive](https://www.raycast.com/vishaltelangre/google-drive)
- `` ⌘ + `  `` for [1Password](https://www.raycast.com/khasbilegt/1password)

I also search common online services with Quicklink hotkeys:

- `⌥ + I` for LinkedIn
- `⌥ + D` for Deepl (via [Deepcast](https://www.raycast.com/mooxl/deepcast))
- `⌥ + W` or `⌥ + <` for French-English or English-French translations via WordReference, and many others.

Second favourite which cannot not be mentioned is the Clipboard History and Window Management, that I have already been using via other apps in the past, and that Raycast now perfectly and smoothly replaces.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Besides the already mentioned Quicklinks, I happen to use a lot Raycast to just search Google, which is my default command when typing something in the bar.

I use a huge amount of snippets for frequently used sequences, like writing my full name, adding salutations to an email, writing an email address I use, a phone number, a one sentence presentation of myself, a blurb of my company, or my company identification number, tax number, address, past frequently shared URLs etc. I use `⌘ + ⇧ + space` to trigger these snippets.

I started also using Scripts quite late but use a lot one to [open Downloads](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/blob/master/commands/navigation/open-downloads.sh) `⌘ ⇧ + D`, [close all Finder windows](https://github.com/raycast/script-commands/blob/master/commands/system/close-finder-windows.applescript) `⌘ ⇧ + W`, or empty Trash `⌘ ^ + O`

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I already mentioned some as being my favourites, but the others I use frequently are [Google Maps Search](https://www.raycast.com/ratoru/google-maps-search), [Open Browser Profiles](https://www.raycast.com/skydiver/browsers-profiles), [Spotify Control](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/spotify-controls) and [Spotify Player](https://www.raycast.com/mattisssa/spotify-player).

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have hotkeys to launch frequently used apps, like mentioned above, notably…

- Notion `⌥ + N`
- Front `⌥ + F`
- Slack `⌥ + S`
- Chrome `⌥ + C`
- Texts `⌥ + T`

I also it very often to search emojis `⌘ ^ + space` or toggle Bluetooth `⌘ ^ + B`.

I use few aliases, but some of the ones I do use are:

- To [search gif](https://www.raycast.com/josephschmitt/gif-search) `gif`
- Search CrunchBase `cb`
- Search Wikipedia `wiki`

### Anything else

I love a lot how fast Raycast product improves thanks to the work of the developers community that I follow on Slack.

I would actually have loved to know how to code myself to also develop some extensions or scripts (like to search [Front](https://front.com/) if someone reads that 🙏), but unfortunately do not have the skills yet 🤓.


Matthieu de Maulmin

### Favorite feature

**Clipboard History**

I use the clipboard all the time to grab code snippets, URLs, screenshots and whatever else I need. I love how you can search screenshots by the text in them too; makes finding things super easy.

**My Schedule**

I auto-join every meeting I have from Raycast. I haven’t clicked an in-calendar link in months.

**Calculator (for conversions)**

I often need to do little conversions throughout the day (e.g. working out what the recent 40°C temperature in London is in Fahrenheit) and love that Raycast is smart about picking those conversion questions up.

**Window Management**

Window management is probably my most used feature. I use it daily to move my windows around into, and match the keybindings to Vim so I can do so seamlessly.

**File Search**

I rarely open Finder these days. Everything is done from Raycast’s file search.

**Toggle System Appearance**

I develop lots of UI at [Attio](https://attio.com/), where having good looking light and dark modes is really important to us. I switch back and forth multiple times a day.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

**Quicklinks (to query my database)**

I have a quicklink to open a SQL console into my development/production database. I can type “Query Cloud DB” or “Query Cloud DB --production” to open the relevant page in the Google Cloud dashboard.

**Auto Open and Close Slack**

This one I’m quite proud of. I’ve set up an Apple Shortcut so that I can open Slack from Raycast, then automatically close it four minutes later.


![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/685830bb2b4d67cbc0b7a08aa4e6b896cb799acb-2315x1183.png)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

**[VSCode Project Manager](https://www.raycast.com/MarkusLanger/vscode-project-manager)**

I use the VSCode project manager to save me finding the right project to open. Very useful when jumping between my different repos.

**[Cleanshot](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx)**

All my screenshots and screen recordings get done through [Cleanshot](https://cleanshot.com/). I use the Raycast extension to open the right kind of screenshot without having to remember a dozen keyboard shortcuts.

[**Random Data Generator**](https://www.raycast.com/loris/random)

I use Random Data Generator to auto-generate handy bits of info like fake names and UUIDs.

[**Linear**](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/linear)

I don’t tend to browse issues in the Linear Extension, but it is great for speedy bug reports.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have some slightly funny-looking commands set up due to the fact that I have one key on my [Ergodox](https://ergodox-ez.com/) configured to `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧` (sometimes called “Hyper”) and one to `^ ⌥ ⇧`. This means that all my shortcuts require no more than 2 keys to be pressed.

- `^ ⌥ ⇧ + C` - Show clipboard viewer
- `^ ⌥ ⇧ + D` - Define word
- `⌥ + G` - Search currently highlighted text with Google

**Window Management**

- `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧ + M` - Maximise window
- `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧ + H` - Align window left half
- `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧ + L` - Align window right half
- `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧ + J` - Align window bottom half
- `⌘ ^ ⌥ ⇧ + K` - Align window top half

### Anything else

I’ve been experimenting with YouTube recently, and made a little video on my Raycast usage!

[![This app saves me 100s of hours a year](https://img.youtube.com/vi/eH1WnzypUTM/0.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH1WnzypUTM)

In my day job at [Attio](https://attio.com/), I’m responsible for the API. I’d be super excited to build out a Raycast Plugin for Attio for super-quick contact creation and other actions.


James Mulholland

### Favorite feature

My 3 top features:

- Emoji Picker, with `⌃ ⌘ + Space` set up as the hotkey
- [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), with `⌘ shift + C` hotkey
- [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management), with hotkeys set up to Center

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

*Disclaimer: I am the developer of this extension 😁*

It’s called [Google Chrome Profiles](https://www.raycast.com/frouo/google-chrome-profiles) and I am using it every single day, very often. It helps opening the right Chrome profile in seconds.

Why I made this extension?

As a freelancer and indie hacker I have several customers and projects. Meaning I have several GitHub, Gitlab, Trello, Jira, Twitter, etc accounts.

Instead of constantly logging in and out from one account to another I, create a dedicated Google Chrome profile for every customer and side-project.

Indeed, Chromes built-in feature « Profile » allows you to create separate workspaces for your browsing experience: history, bookmarks, password, etc. 

The problem is that switching between profiles is painful.

Hopefully, Raycast comes to your rescue 🦸

I made the [Google Chrome Profiles](https://www.raycast.com/frouo/google-chrome-profiles) extension so now I can hit `⌘ shift + M` from anywhere and launch the right profile. Thanks Raycast!

### Anything else

Raycast should come with macOS, by default! 🤩

François Rouault

### Favorite feature

For me, Floating Notes is still the most frictionless way to take digital notes I’ve ever seen. I use it daily as an inbox for all my random thoughts and quick reminders. I can’t imagine working without it now.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I really should learn more about all these and become more of a power user. But I have most of the links in my Safari bookmarks hooked up with a Quicklink for easier access if I know where I want to go.

### Top extensions from the Store

I use [Apple Reminders](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/reminders) on a daily basis. [Linear](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/linear), [Apple notes](https://www.raycast.com/tumtum/apple-notes), and [Sip](https://www.raycast.com/jameslyons/sip) are some others I use frequently too.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I’m such a rookie, but I replaced spotlight with `⌘ + space` and floating notes pop in with the `⌘ + ⌥`. Very handy.

### Anything else

I love just how lightweight Raycast feels. The way I interact with the product makes me forget how much it actually does. Raycast is a rare example of a world-class team designing and building software that’s truly a joy to use.


Benjamin Hoppe

### Favorite feature

[Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) is one of my most used features. [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history) has saved my life countless times whenever I’ve messed something up while coding.

But my favorite has to be the [quick maths](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator) I can do with Raycast. I use it all the time to convert timezones and calculate anything. I especially love the shorthands which do calculations super fast.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Probably “Move Left” and “Move Right” under Window Management. I’m very bad at customising software and adopting new behaviours into my daily workflow. Maybe it’s just because Raycast’s defaults are so good…

### Top extensions from the Store

Besides the native GitHub one, I use [Spotify Controls,](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/spotify-controls) [Weather](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/weather), and [Figma Search](https://www.raycast.com/michaelschultz/figma-files-raycast-extension) a lot.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

No fallback searches besides the default ones. Looking forward to setting extensions as fallback searches!

I’m also very lazy about making my life easier with custom hotkeys. I feel like the algorithm for Raycast search is so good that often times I can jump to my desired app by typing the first letter of it and hitting Enter. I do this a lot 😅

### Anything else

Besides the productivity enhancements, I’m very observant and appreciative of the visual polish that the team behind Raycast brings to every part of their product and web. They just don’t miss.


Rauno Freiberg

### Favorite feature

I use Raycast mostly for launching apps, killing processes or quick calculations and conversions. My favorite feature of Raycast is how it’s slowly reducing my need for other productivity apps. Often I find myself headed to the browser or opening an app when I realize I can just do it in Raycast instead.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

It’s definitely [Conversions](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/calculator). Being Canadian, I’m constantly converting USD to CAD and inches to centimetres. I love how flexible it is! And not having to memorize a syntax for converting values is awesome, because it frees up my headspace.

### Top extensions from the Store

I’d say [Kill Process](https://www.raycast.com/rolandleth/kill-process). Often I need to find an app or a Node.js process that went rogue. Being able to quickly find the right process and kill it is an invaluable piece of my workflow.

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I set up the hotkeys to be the same as Alfred because it’s easier for my muscle memory.

### Anything else

Raycast has a huge community of extensions, which is great, because someone has solved most of my problems already 😊 I just want to be able to skin it myself!


Wes Bos

### Favorite feature

As a PM, I switch between a lot of Jira projects for my customers. So I’ve created bookmarks with a project key for each project, with the correct board and view I want. So with `⌥ + b` I open my bookmark search and type my project key.

It’s the same for “TEST” or RC websites of our customers, and a lot of other websites I commonly use. It’s so nice being able to open the website you want at any time. It saves me a heap of time! I also couldn’t live without [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history) 😌

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Instead of `⌘ + tabbing` to applications, I’ve [created a "super key”](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) out of my `caps lock`. But I don't use it for CAPITALS, do you?

With this super key I created application shortcuts. So `superkey + W` brings me to the web, `superkey + S` brings me to Slack, and so on. Instant app switching with a hotkey enables me to work faster ❤️

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/419cbcb8302ff0a392600ca8bae780c6e8ddd7dd-1392x908.png)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

If I don’t have a bookmark for a specific project in Jira, I use my own search. With this I can just type “jira ISSUE-125” and the browser opens directly on the correct issue. It’s basically a custom browser search engine in Raycast, which means I’m not wading through tickets to find what I need.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/32fe6d8cf0f070fdd612e502ad33971710a15972-724x908.png)

### Anything else

I really like the active community. Keep up the good work 🙏


Machiel Kreiken

### Favorite feature

Joining a meeting was the one feature very early on that convinced me Raycast is _the_ replacement for Spotlight + Alfred. Combine that with upcoming events shown in the menu bar, and it’s a game changer.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

Search Screenshots. In my day-to-day I extensively use screenshots and screen captures. Browsing them in a grid, plus finding the ones based on text inside them, is such a timesaver.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/7fe85adbde2c00ee75a288a72011a3007b175c05-1392x1002.png)

Triggering Homekit through [Shortcuts.app](https://Shortcuts.app). It’s just so convenient to change light scenes at home within seconds.

[Create Reminders](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/reminders). I used a lot of different todo apps throughout the years and came back full circle to the default Apple Reminders app. Hitting a hotkey to then jot down some keywords as reminders works great for me.

Toggle System Appearance. I often switch to dark mode before the sun’s down, but also for testing purposes at work. So I happen to use this one a lot.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/3299482f0fd36a9176947bbe6e5dfd56f5c17a3d-1392x1002.png)

[Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history). I copy a lot of things and CMD+X is often my preferred way of deleting text. So for those moments where I need to recover an older piece, I’m happy that Raycast has got my back.

[Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management). Maximize, Almost Maximize, Left Half and Right Half are the ones that I bound hotkeys to.

[Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji). The moment this launched, I replaced the default macOS shortcut for the Emoji Picker.

I also have a couple of basic Quicklinks set up for recurring meeting notes and projects in Notion (that open in the macOS app using Choosy). And lastly, some common [Google Translate](https://www.raycast.com/gebeto/translate) actions.

### Top extensions from the Store

I’m the biggest user of [CleanShot X](https://www.raycast.com/Aayush9029/cleanshotx). For the few types of actions I don’t have hotkeys for, I use Raycast: Self-Timer, Capture Text, Scrolling Capture, Capture Previous Area and Open from Clipboard.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/798caf69bde138e00bd9d79660551eaa64275cff-1392x1002.png)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

**Aliases:** I’ve set up hotkeys for all my frequently used Commands, and aliases for the few that I don’t need too frequently.

`c` for Contacts

`cl` for Clipboard History

`d` for Define Word

**Hotkeys:** My left hand is always hovering over the modifier keys. My hotkeys are often a combination of keys, mostly to prevent conflicts. Some of the complex looking ones are also due to some legacy setup and muscle memory.

`Option + F` for Files Search

`CMD + Option + Shift + P` for Pitch.app

`CMD + Option + Shift + 1` for 1Password

`CMD + Option + Shift + S` for Search Screenshots

`CMD + Option + Shift + R` for Create Reminder

`CMD + Option + Shift + T` for Toggle System Appearance

`CMD + Option + Shift + N` for Toggle Floating Notes

Fallbacks

- DuckDuckGo search (I’ve set this up as a Quicklink)
- Define Word
- Search Contacts
- 2x Google Translate: DE ↔ EN

### Anything else

The Raycast Slack community is very active but still easy to follow. And a team or community member always responds in a helpful way. Whenever I share suggestions or bugs they all get followed up on quite quickly.

Last but not least: Confetti! It’s a lot of fun! And always surprising to an audience when I trigger it while screen sharing.


Roy van Rooijen

### Favorite feature

It’s got to be [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management), app hotkeys, and [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history). Entire Mac apps are dedicated to these features, while Raycast gives a simple, polished experience out of the box.

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I use tons of Snippets to save time typing out the same stuff. I give commonly used symbol characters a shortcut, for example `!!cmd` becomes `⌘`.

I use Snippet keywords to automatically expand my writing with the piece of code I need, including:

- Next.js helpers like scaffolding `_app` and `_document`
- JavaScript util functions like `randomBetween` and `sleep`
- CSS partials like `flexRow`, `flexColumn,` and `cssReset`
- React helpers like `tsComp`, `importReact,` and `styledComp`

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

- [Lorem Ipsum](https://www.raycast.com/AntonNiklasson/lorem-ipsum)
- [Base64 encode/decode](https://www.raycast.com/DanielSinclair/base64)
- [8 Ball](https://www.raycast.com/rocksack/8-ball)
- [Radix](https://www.raycast.com/peduarte/radix)
- [Kill Process](https://www.raycast.com/rolandleth/kill-process)
- [Spotify Controls](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/spotify-controls)

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

Every app I use daily has a hotkey to make things quicker and smoother. I’m constantly jumping between my browser `⌘⇧ + \`, Slack `⌘⇧ + S`, Linear `⌘⇧ + L`, VS Code `⌘⇧ + enter`, and Terminal `⌘⇧+`. Hotkeys are a big time saver!

Every quarter, third and half-size Window Management also has a hotkey (`⌘⌥⌃ + arrow keys` and `jkl;'`).

### Anything else

Raycast is the first app I install on every computer I use! It’s designed and destined for macOS, and its speed and capability are a daily joy at work.


Paco Coursey

### Favorite feature

I’m torn between a few… but I absolutely love the new [Emoji Picker](https://www.raycast.com/FezVrasta/emoji), as well as [Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets)! Being able to type a few characters and expand to 15 lines of code is amazing 💪

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

I use [Window Management](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/window-management) (Left Half, Right Half, Last Three Fourths) heavily every day. My favorites are the apps I use the most and of course, the Clipboard History!

In terms of commands, I have the emoji picker set to `⌥ + E` and I toggle my ring light from [Elgato](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/elgato-key-light) with `⌥ + T`.

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/92d3aa02a5e668814664c1e77275628425fd0aa1-1392x908.png)

### Top extensions from the Store

I’m always Googling something, especially places to eat, so [Google Maps Search](https://www.raycast.com/ratoru/google-maps-search) and [Google Search](https://www.raycast.com/mblode/google-search) are essential!

I’ll also mention [Elgato Key Light](https://www.raycast.com/thomas/elgato-key-light), [Slack Status](https://www.raycast.com/petr/slack-status), [Vercel Deployments](https://www.raycast.com/matt/vercast), [Search MDN](https://www.raycast.com/krzysztofzuraw/search-mdn), [Product Hunt - Today's Hunts](https://www.raycast.com/ragnor/producthunt) and [QR Code Generator](https://www.raycast.com/Melvynx/qrcode-generator).

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I have aliases like `clp` and `def` for the Clipboard and Dictionary. I use hotkeys like `⌥ + T` for my ring light and `⌥ + G` to Google something 😅

### Anything else

I built an extension called [ray.so](https://www.raycast.com/garrett/ray-so) where you can create beautiful images of your code! This was my first open source contribution and I love that nearly 3000 developers are using it ✨


Garrett Tolbert

### Favorite feature

I love Confetti the best. I use it whenever I feel happy at work.

I love [Clipboard History](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/clipboard-history), [Search Snippets](https://www.raycast.com/extensions/snippets) and Define Word.

Raycast is also the best calculator for me.

### Most used commands, quicklinks, scripts, and snippets

I often use a snippet that outputs a SQL template. It gives me a good start to write queries.

I often use Search Screenshots. It allows me to drag & drop screenshots to Applications like MS Excel. It’s so good.

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I often use [Format JSON](https://www.raycast.com/destiner/json-format), [TablePlus](https://www.raycast.com/pernielsentikaer/tableplus) and [Notion](https://www.raycast.com/HenriChabrand/notion).

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

I set up hotkeys for apps that I often use.

For example, `⌥ n` for VS Code and `⌘ I` for System preferences.

I use Windows Management from time to time. I was using Rectangle to manage windows but there was no “Next Desktop/Previous Desktop” commands. I have “Next Desktop” binded to `⇧ ⌃ →` and “Previous Desktop” to `⇧ ⌃ ←`.

### Anything else

I built [Chatwork Search](https://www.raycast.com/nagauta/chatwork-search) which is Japanese chat tool.

I’m also building some other extensions to improve my productivity.

I started working for a new company last year and started using Mac at the same time. These events made me meet Raycast. I love Raycast the best when it comes to Mac Apps.

I cannot see myself stopping developing extensions with Raycast from now on.

Michitoshi Yano

### Favorite feature

My most favorite feature is quick access for emojis, text snippets, fast opening apps, quickly adding a reminder, event in calendar, checking the weather, managing clipboard history 🔥, managing windows (I’m a really big fan!), managing docker containers, using a password manager, search browser bookmarks, and a lot more!

With Raycast, I could uninstall so many apps I use on a daily basis!

### Most used Commands, Quicklinks, Scripts and Snippets

My favorite extensions are My Schedule, My Reminders, and [Weather](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/weather). This way I can check upcoming events, tasks, or weather in my city in a very quick way.

Also, I often browse repositories on Github, manage Spotify player, manage Docker containers or use extensions to improve the developer experience 🔥

![image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/jqu50r9b/production/420415766d0279449882ab64b3fb0bb611f4fcc0-2000x1250.png)

### Top extensions from the [Store](https://www.raycast.com/store)

I use [CSS Calculations](https://www.raycast.com/teziovsky/css-calculations), [Brew](https://www.raycast.com/nhojb/brew), [Bitwarden Vault](https://www.raycast.com/pomdtr/bitwarden), [Color Casket](https://www.raycast.com/slava.razum/color-casket), [Docker](https://www.raycast.com/priithaamer/docker), [GitHub](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/github), [JSON2TS](https://www.raycast.com/gbarba/json2ts), [Keyboard Maestro - List Macros](https://www.raycast.com/eluce2/list-keyboard-maestro-macros), [Netlify](https://www.raycast.com/destiner/netlify), [Raindrop.io](https://www.raycast.com/lardissone/raindrop-io), [Can I Use](https://www.raycast.com/thomaslombart/can-i-use), [HTTP Status Codes](https://www.raycast.com/Alex_/http-status-codes), [n8n](https://www.raycast.com/koinzhang/n8n), [Tailwind CSS](https://www.raycast.com/vimtor/tailwindcss), [Speedtest](https://www.raycast.com/tonka3000/speedtest), [Set Audio Device](https://www.raycast.com/benvp/audio-device), [Battery Health](https://www.raycast.com/o1y/battery-health), [MyIP](https://www.raycast.com/Kang/myip), [Devdocs](https://www.raycast.com/pomdtr/devdocs)… Wait a minute, did I just list them all? 🤯 No it's not possible, there are some more 🔥

### Aliases, hotkeys, and fallback searches

- I trigger Raycast with `⌃ + SPACE` and use it in of course dark mode.
- [Karabiner-elements](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) helps me to set `⇪` it as HyperKey `⇧ ⌃ ⌘ ⌥`, so it’s super easy to trigger a lot of extensions/scripts with `⇪ + key`.
- For example, I trigger Bitwarden Vault with `⇪ + P`
- Browser Bookmarks with `⇪ + B`
- Emojis `⇪ + E`
- [Raindrop.io](https://Raindrop.io) with `⇪ + R`
- Clipboard History with `⇪ + C`
- Search Menu Items with `⇪ + M`
- Google Translate with `⇪ + T`
- File Search with `⇪ + F`

### Anything else

Of course, I am part of the [community](https://raycast.com/community). I build extensions on my own.

So far, I've only built CSS Calculations, which can generate the Clamp method in CSS, while it certainly won't be my last extension! I just need to come up with an idea for a new useful extension... Maybe you have a suggestion? Let me know!


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