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tinycast: A Native Launcher Under 100MB That Runs Raycast Extensions

abue-ammar/tinycast

·2026.09.15 11:42

This is a macOS-only launcher built exclusively with SwiftUI and AppKit, without Electron or third-party dependencies. It maintains RAM usage under 100MB while handling daily tasks such as launching apps, searching files, and accessing clipboard history via a single global shortcut.

Beyond simple app launching, it supports 34 window management actions, real-time currency exchange rate calculations, and Apple Shortcuts integration. Notably, it renders existing Raycast extensions natively in SwiftUI, allowing them to run as-is and reducing migration overhead.

AI chat and text transformation features are disabled by default to prioritize privacy. All data processing occurs locally, and existing workflows can be easily continued through settings file export and Raycast settings import features.

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abue-ammar/tinycast

Tinycast — a tiny, fully native macOS launcher, hotkeys, and clipboard history.

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