Raycast MCP Server
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Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Raycast MCP Server
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
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Related MCP server: mac-mcp-server
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-serverVia Smithery
smithery install raycast-mcp-serverDevelopment
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 buildRunning Locally
npm startBuilding for Production
npm run buildUsage 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.
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