devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Thomas Paul Mann - Raycast
Sep 2, 2022
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Raycast Extends Spotlight's Power
- Raycast supercharges the Mac's Spotlight by adding powerful extensibility through a plugin system.
- It integrates deeply with tools like GitHub, Linear, and Figma to streamline developer workflows.
Prioritize Speed and Efficiency
- Build tools focused on speed and using keyboard shortcuts to avoid inefficient mouse clicks.
- Create a new interaction layer that optimizes existing apps for professional users.
Custom React Renderer Enables Flexibility
- Raycast uses a unique approach by building a native Swift app with a custom React renderer for extensions.
- This enables highly performant, consistent, and flexible React-based extensions running within macOS.