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?
About Raycast for Windows on Product Hunt
“Your shortcut to everything on Windows.”
Raycast for Windows launched on Product Hunt on November 21st, 2025 and earned 480 upvotes and 41 comments, earning #1 Product of the Day. 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.
On the analytics side, Raycast for Windows competes within Windows, Productivity and Developer Tools — topics that collectively have 1.2M followers on Product Hunt. The dashboard above tracks how Raycast for Windows performed against the three products that launched closest to it on the same day.
Who hunted Raycast for Windows?
Raycast for Windows was hunted by Chris Messina. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
Reviews
Raycast for Windows has received 149 reviews on Product Hunt with an average rating of 5.00/5. Read all reviews on Product Hunt.
For a complete overview of Raycast for Windows including community comment highlights and product details, visit the product overview.
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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?