Raycast launches Glaze for AI-built desktop apps
Raycast introduced Glaze, a private-beta tool that generates native Mac desktop apps from chat prompts instead of web apps. It focuses on local-first execution, OS-level integrations, and team app stores, positioning it as a serious no-code path for internal tooling and personal productivity software.
Raycast is betting that “vibe coding” gets far more useful when output is a real desktop app with local permissions, not just another hosted web prototype.
- –Glaze emphasizes native capabilities like file system access, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar hooks, and background processes.
- –The product ships with both public and private team stores, which could speed up internal tool distribution inside companies.
- –Private beta and Mac-only rollout keep scope tight, but also limit near-term reach versus browser-first AI builders.
- –Raycast’s existing developer-heavy user base gives Glaze a built-in audience that can stress-test real workflows quickly.
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2026-03-05
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