Raycast AI news and updates

4 curated updates from official Raycast AI channels since 8 Sep 2026: 2 pricing · 1 releases · 1 feature. Each item links to the vendor's own post; summaries stick to what the post says.

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October 2026

  1. Releases
    Raycast 2.5–2.8: extension model providers, Send Element to AI, big speedups

    Extensions can supply AI models, Send Element/Window to AI share screen context, and File Search is up to 6× faster.

    Source: raycast.com
  2. Feature
    Raycast's Auto model gets Lightweight, Balanced and Flagship modes

    Balanced, the default, uses about 70% fewer credits than Flagship, which needs Pro+ or Max.

    Source: raycast.com

September 2026

  1. Pricing
    Raycast AI goes usage-based with AI Credits and adds a $50 Max plan

    Prices stay put: Pro $10 with 500 credits, Pro+ (formerly Advanced AI) $20 with 3,000 credits; paid plans can also connect Claude or ChatGPT subscriptions.

    Source: raycast.comCurrent Raycast AI plans & limits
  2. Pricing
    Raycast v2 brings back BYO models, but only for Pro

    Custom providers, Ollama local models and OpenRouter keys return, but in v2 they require a Raycast Pro subscription.

    Source: raycast.comCurrent Raycast AI plans & limits

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