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Raycast Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Raycast on macOS, covering all 18 shortcuts organized into 4 sections. Whether you’re new to Raycast or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.

Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Raycast. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.

Using keyboard shortcuts in Raycast reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most Raycast shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new Raycast shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
  • Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Raycast. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
  • Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Raycast, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Launch1

ActionShortcut
Open RaycastSpace

Favorites3

ActionShortcut
Add/Remove FavoriteF
Move Favorite Up
Move Favorite Down

Built-in Commands8

ActionShortcut
Quick LinksK
SnippetsT
NotesN
Clipboard HistoryH
ExtensionsE
Window ManagementW
File SearchF
Run Command

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Raycast shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.