Raycast Automation
FreeNot checkedRaycast workflow automation with window management, clipboard, and system controls.
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Raycast workflow automation with window management, clipboard, and system controls.
README
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Raycast workflow automation, providing 9 powerful tools to integrate Raycast with AI assistants like Claude.
Features
🔧 9 Comprehensive Tools
- raycast_auth - Manage Raycast and service authentication
- raycast_extensions - Manage Raycast extensions and store integration
- raycast_workflows - Create and manage Raycast workflows and automations
- raycast_search - Search and launch applications, files, or commands via Raycast
- raycast_clipboard - Manage clipboard history via Raycast
- raycast_shortcut - Trigger Raycast shortcuts and hotkeys
- raycast_window - Control Raycast window behavior
- raycast_system - Access system functions through Raycast
- Plus additional workflow tools
🚀 Capabilities
- Full OAuth integration support for multiple services
- Extension management and publishing workflow
- Custom workflow creation and execution
- System automation and control
- Clipboard management
- Search and navigation
Installation
Via Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"raycast": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/raycast-mcp/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"RAYCAST_API_KEY": "${RAYCAST_API_KEY}",
"RAYCAST_TEAM_ID": "${RAYCAST_TEAM_ID}"
}
}
}
}
Via NPX (Coming Soon)
npx raycast-mcp-server
Via Smithery
smithery install raycast-mcp-server
Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- TypeScript
- Raycast installed on macOS
Setup
git clone https://github.com/ExpertVagabond/raycast-mcp-server.git
cd raycast-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
Running Locally
npm start
Building for Production
npm run build
Usage Examples
Authentication Management
# Setup GitHub authentication
{"tool": "raycast_auth", "arguments": {"action": "setup", "service": "github"}}
# Validate credentials
{"tool": "raycast_auth", "arguments": {"action": "validate", "service": "github"}}
Extension Management
# Search for extensions
{"tool": "raycast_extensions", "arguments": {"action": "search", "query": "github"}}
# List installed extensions
{"tool": "raycast_extensions", "arguments": {"action": "list"}}
Workflow Automation
# Create a custom workflow
{"tool": "raycast_workflows", "arguments": {
"action": "create",
"name": "morning-routine",
"steps": [
{"type": "command", "action": "open-calendar"},
{"type": "api_call", "action": "fetch-weather"},
{"type": "notification", "action": "daily-summary"}
]
}}
# Execute a workflow
{"tool": "raycast_workflows", "arguments": {"action": "execute", "name": "morning-routine"}}
Environment Variables
RAYCAST_API_KEY- Raycast API key (if available)RAYCAST_TEAM_ID- Raycast team ID (if applicable)
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Add tests if applicable
- Submit a pull request
License
MIT
Support
For issues and feature requests, please use the GitHub Issues page.
Built with ❤️ for the Raycast and MCP communities.
Install Raycast Automation in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install raycast-automationInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add raycast-automation -- npx -y raycast-mcp-serverStep-by-step: how to install Raycast Automation
FAQ
Is Raycast Automation MCP free?
Yes, Raycast Automation MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Raycast Automation need an API key?
No, Raycast Automation runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Raycast Automation hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Raycast Automation in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Raycast Automation on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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