Raycast
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Complete Guide to OpenClaw Raycast Integration
Raycast is the launcher that replaced Spotlight for power users. Fast, extensible, and keyboard-driven. With OpenClaw, your Raycast becomes an AI command center.
Why Raycast + OpenClaw?
Raycast is already fast. But imagine:
- ⌘+Space → "Summarize my last 5 emails" → instant answer
- Quick action to draft a reply without opening Gmail
- Clipboard history that can be summarized or transformed
- Window management with natural language
How It Works
OpenClaw doesn't replace Raycast — it enhances it. You can:
- Trigger OpenClaw from Raycast — Custom scripts that send queries to your AI
- Use Raycast AI + OpenClaw together — Raycast AI for quick completions, OpenClaw for complex tasks
- Quicklinks to common queries — One keystroke to check your calendar or inbox
Quick Actions
Create Raycast script commands that talk to OpenClaw:
#!/bin/bash# Required parameters:# @raycast.schemaVersion 1# @raycast.title Ask AI# @raycast.mode fullOutput# @raycast.argument1 { "type": "text", "placeholder": "Question" }openclaw ask "$1"Now ⌘+Space → "Ask AI" → type your question → get answers without leaving your flow.
Clipboard Enhancement
Your clipboard history becomes smarter:
- Copy text → "Summarize this" → summary in clipboard
- Copy code → "Explain this" → explanation ready to paste
- Copy email → "Draft reply" → response generated
Window Management
Combine Raycast's window management with AI context:
- "Focus mode for writing" → closes distractions, opens your doc
- "Meeting setup" → opens calendar, notes, and video app
- "Code review mode" → arranges IDE, browser, and terminal
Snippets with AI
Dynamic snippets that pull live data:
;;today→ Today's calendar and top priorities;;inbox→ Unread email summary;;standup→ Yesterday's commits and today's plan
Setup
- Install OpenClaw CLI:
npm install -g openclaw - Create Raycast script commands (see examples above)
- Configure hotkeys for your most-used queries
- Optional: Install community Raycast extensions for OpenClaw
Use Cases
- Quick lookups — "What's on my calendar today?" in 2 keystrokes
- Draft generation — Generate emails, messages, code snippets
- Clipboard transformation — Summarize, translate, or reformat copied text
- Context switching — AI-powered workspace setups
Raycast AI vs OpenClaw
| Feature | Raycast AI | OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Quick completions | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good |
| Chat interface | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Via Telegram/etc |
| Tool integrations | ❌ Limited | ✅ Extensive |
| Custom automations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Memory/context | ❌ Session only | ✅ Persistent |
| Local processing | ❌ Cloud only | ✅ Optional |
Best together: Raycast AI for quick inline completions, OpenClaw for complex multi-step tasks with integrations.
Features
Quick Actions
Trigger AI queries from Raycast with custom script commands. Two keystrokes to any answer.
Clipboard Enhancement
Transform clipboard contents — summarize, translate, explain, or reformat with AI.
Dynamic Snippets
Snippets that pull live data from your calendar, email, or tasks.
Workspace Automation
AI-powered focus modes and window arrangements for different tasks.
Quicklinks
One-keystroke access to common queries like inbox summary or today's schedule.
Extensible Scripts
Build custom Raycast commands that leverage OpenClaw's full capabilities.
Use Cases
Quick Lookups
Check calendar, email, or tasks without opening any app.
Draft Generation
Generate emails, messages, or code snippets from your launcher.
Clipboard Magic
Copy text, transform it with AI, paste the result.
Focus Modes
AI-configured workspaces for writing, coding, or meetings.
Daily Briefing
One keystroke to see your day's priorities and schedule.
Setup Guide
Requirements
- ✓Raycast installed (free or Pro)
- ✓macOS (Raycast is Mac-only)
- ✓OpenClaw CLI installed
- ✓Basic familiarity with Raycast script commands
Install OpenClaw CLI
Run 'npm install -g openclaw' to get the command-line interface.
Create script commands
In Raycast, create a new Script Command. Use the examples in this guide as templates.
Configure hotkeys
Assign keyboard shortcuts to your most-used AI commands.
Test the integration
Press your hotkey, ask a question, verify you get a response.
Limitations
- ⚠️Requires macOS (Raycast is Mac-only)
- ⚠️Script commands need manual setup
- ⚠️Some features require Raycast Pro
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Raycast Pro?
No. Basic script commands work with free Raycast. Pro adds features like cloud sync and unlimited clipboard history.
How is this different from Raycast AI?
Raycast AI is great for quick completions. OpenClaw adds deep integrations (email, calendar, files), persistent memory, and custom automations.
Can I use both together?
Yes! Use Raycast AI for quick inline help, OpenClaw for complex tasks that need tool access.
Does this slow down Raycast?
No. OpenClaw runs as a separate process. Raycast stays fast; AI queries happen in the background.
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