What Is developers.raycast.com?

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developers.raycast.com is the official documentation site for the Raycast API. It's where developers learn to build and share Raycast extensions using TypeScript, React, and Node.js. If you want to create a custom tool that runs inside Raycast, or publish one for the wider community, this is the starting point.

What the site is for

The documentation exists to support two related goals:

  • Building extensions — writing code against the Raycast API to create new commands and interfaces.
  • Sharing extensions — publishing what you build so others (or your team) can install and use it.

The site describes the Raycast Platform as having two parts: the API, which lets you build rich extensions with React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and the Store, which lets you distribute those extensions to all Raycast users.

Key features the docs highlight

The introduction calls out several things that shape how development works:

Feature What it means for you
Powerful, familiar tooling Extensions use TypeScript, React, and Node, so you can lean on the npm ecosystem.
No-brainer UI Built-in UI components handle the visuals so you focus on logic and stay consistent with other extensions.
Community collaboration You can share extensions and draw inspiration from what others have built.
Developer experience Strongly typed API, hot-reloading, and modern tooling.
Easy to start, flexible to scale Begin with a simple script, add a static UI, or go further with React.

How the documentation is organized

The overview maps out where to find different kinds of content:

  • Basics — step-by-step guides for building extensions.
  • Teams — building and sharing extensions with teammates to speed up common workflows.
  • Examples — open-source starting points you can learn from as you build.
  • Information — background knowledge for understanding the platform.
  • API Reference — detailed reference material with code snippets.
  • Utilities — helpers that streamline common patterns and operations.

The site also notes that a complete documentation index is available via llms.txt, and pages can be viewed as Markdown.

When this site is useful to you

Reach for developers.raycast.com when you want to:

  • Start your first Raycast extension and need a guided path.
  • Look up a specific API method or component in the reference.
  • Find a working example to adapt rather than starting from scratch.
  • Understand how publishing to the Store works.
  • Build internal extensions to share with your team.

If you're only a Raycast user looking to install extensions, this site is aimed at developers rather than end users. The natural next step once you've read the introduction is the "Getting Started" guide, which begins the hands-on build process.