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io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast

Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools

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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

  1. raycast_auth - Manage Raycast and service authentication
  2. raycast_extensions - Manage Raycast extensions and store integration
  3. raycast_workflows - Create and manage Raycast workflows and automations
  4. raycast_search - Search and launch applications, files, or commands via Raycast
  5. raycast_clipboard - Manage clipboard history via Raycast
  6. raycast_shortcut - Trigger Raycast shortcuts and hotkeys
  7. raycast_window - Control Raycast window behavior
  8. raycast_system - Access system functions through Raycast
  9. 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

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Add tests if applicable
  5. 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.

Installation

Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:

bash
npx -y raycast-mcp-server

Set up in your AI client

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-expertvagabond-raycast": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "raycast-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Package

raycast-mcp-servernpm

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.ExpertVagabond/raycast works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

  • Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.
  • Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.
  • VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.
  • Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.
  • Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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