io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast
Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools
What can you do with io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast?
- 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
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
raycast-mcp-serverclaude mcp add raycast -- npx -y raycast-mcp-server@1.0.1
{
"mcpServers": {
"raycast": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"raycast-mcp-server@1.0.1"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
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
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast?
Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools
How do I install io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add raycast -- npx -y raycast-mcp-server@1.0.1. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast?
It is published by ExpertVagabond. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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