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RaycastThe launcher that ate the dock.The rare productivity app that actually replaces habits: launching, clipboard history, window snapping and scripts all live one keystroke away. The extension store keeps it growing.The catch: Easy to over-configure; the free tier nags about AI features you may not want.Details

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