Raycast shortcuts
- 18 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Productivity
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
The Launch section has one shortcut, Open Raycast. Navigation moves through the list and opens preferences. Built-in Commands opens Raycast’s own tools: Clipboard History, Snippets, Quick Links, File Search and Window Management.
A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher.
Start with these
- Open Raycast
- Clipboard History
- File Search
- Snippets
- Quick Links
- Run Command
Tips for Raycast
- Move Down in List ⌃N and Move Up in List ⌃P move through the list without the arrow keys.
- Add/Remove Favorite ⇧⌘F makes the selected item a favorite, or removes it. Move Favorite Up ⌥⌘↑ and Move Favorite Down ⌥⌘↓ change the order of the favorites.
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Launch1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Raycast |
Favorites3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add/Remove Favorite | |
| Move Favorite Up | |
| Move Favorite Down |
Built-in Commands8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Links | |
| Snippets | |
| Notes | |
| Clipboard History | |
| Extensions | |
| Window Management | |
| File Search | |
| Run Command |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Raycast have on macOS?
Raycast has 18 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Launch, Navigation, Favorites, Built-in Commands. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Raycast shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Open Raycast (⌥⌘Space), Clipboard History (⇧⌘H), File Search (⌘F), Snippets (⌘T), Quick Links (⌘K), Run Command (⌘↩). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Raycast shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 18 Raycast shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Raycast keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Raycast keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Raycast shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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