The Raycast V1 Manual is a comprehensive reference for the original Raycast for Mac, covering all built-in commands, available extensions, AI features, and settings.

For the latest information on Raycast for Mac V2, Raycast for Windows, and Raycast for iOS, check out the new Raycast Manual. ## FAQ

Can I use my Spotlight hotkey for Raycast?

Yes, you can use your Spotlight hotkey for Raycast. In fact, this is what we recommend to keep your muscle memory. You can learn in the [Hotkey](/v1/hotkey) section how to disable Spotlight and stick with your hotkey.

Can I build custom extensions or commands?

Yes! You can use [Script Commands](/v1/script-commands) to quickly tailor Raycast to your needs or build a full [extension](https://developers.raycast.com).

Can I search for files, bookmarks, word definitions soon after opening Raycast instead of opening a command first?

Raycast is designed to be clean and fast with less noise. Hence, most searches are nested inside commands. There are two ways to open commands faster. You can assign a hotkey to a particular command and open it directly. For example, you can set `⌥` `B` to the [Search Browser Bookmarks command](https://www.raycast.com/raycast/browser-bookmarks) and search bookmarks easily. We also made a [short video about hotkeys](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1FUTep8AHE) if you’re not familiar with it. You can also assign an alias to any particular command and then type ` ` in Raycast to open it. For example, you can set `f` as an alias to the Search Files command. Now you can open Raycast and type `f ` to search for files.

Can I use Search Files with my external drives?

Yes, this is an integrated feature. If it is not working for you, please double check that your permissions are up to date (required: Removable Volumes permission)

How to increase the font size?

Open Raycast Settings using `⌘` `,` or from the menu bar icon. In the **General** tab, select the larger preferred Text Size. Screenshot of the Text Size setting in Raycast V1

Screenshot of the Text Size setting in Raycast V1

Where have the Extensions for Jira, GitHub, Linear, Asana, Zoom, Browser Bookmarks and G-Suite (Google Workspace) gone?

In [version 1.26.0](https://www.raycast.com/changelog/1-26-0), after launching the Store and Developer API, we moved some core Extensions that were previously built-in to Raycast to the Store. You’ll now be able to find Asana, Browser Bookmarks, GitHub, G-Suite, Jira, Linear, and Zoom Extensions in [the Raycast Store](https://www.raycast.com/raycast).

Can I use Vim navigation bindings in Raycast?

Yes you can, go to Advanced tab in preferences and select `Vim Style`. Screenshot of the Navigation Bindings setting in Raycast V1

What to do if I get the message Database Exception?

Screenshot of the Database Exception error message inside Raycast

If you get the above dialog it means that your Raycast database password in your Keychain has been reset and no longer matching the one in Raycast. The only way to proceed from here is if you have a backup of your keychain (or Time Machine backup) How get it from the Time Machine backup: 1. Go to this folder: `Your Time Machine backup volume` > `Backups.backupdb` > `[choose a date when RC was working]` > `[your machine name] - Data` > `Users` > `[your user name]` > `Library` > `Keychains` (You can skip this step if you have the file already) 2. Open the file `login.keychain-db` 3. Search for `database_key` 4. Pick the older one, copy the password, and paste into the new one Screenshot of Keychain Access

Can I open events with Google calendar?

Right now, you can’t open events with Google Calendar as we depend on the Apple API, but this is something that we are looking into improving in the future.

Why Raycast automations do not work properly with Firefox?

This is because Firefox has disabled accessibility features by default. You can enable at your own risk by following the following steps. - Open Firefox - Type `about:config` in the address bar and hit return - Search for `accessibility.force_disabled` - Click the edit button near the matching result (pencil icon) - Set the value to `-1`

Why does Search Files return no results for Google Drive?

The latest version of Google Drive (49.0 or later) stores files on a separate Volume which cannot be indexed by Spotlight. Because Raycast uses the Spotlight index to search for files and folders it returns no results for Google Drive. As a work-around you can log in to the Google Workspace extension in Raycast and use the "Search Google Drive Files" command.

How secure is it to run Raycast’s native commands: Search Files, Clipboard History, Snippets, Quicklinks and Notes?

All the native commands mentioned above are executed locally, and the data they handle is also stored locally in an encrypted format. Not only for these commands, but most of Raycast’s functionality can be used without the need for an account. Our servers only store Raycast app settings and command-related data, such as Snippets, Quicklinks or Notes, when you opt-in to Cloud Sync.

How can I uninstall Raycast?

Raycast can be uninstalled from your computer just like any other app. Several tools are available to assist you with this process. However, if you prefer to remove it manually, after deleting the Raycast app file, here are the locations of all related files that should also be deleted: - `~/Library/Application Support/com.raycast.macos` - `~/Library/Caches/com.raycast.macos` - `~/Library/HTTPStorages/com.raycast.macos` - `~/Library/Preferences/com.raycast.macos` - `~/Library/WebKit/com.raycast.macos` Moreover: - You may have a `~/.config/raycast` - You may have Raycast entries on your Keychain. Open Keychain Access, look for Raycast in the top-right search in order to check those entries.