Create Any App in Minutes by Chatting with AI (Website)
Raycast is launching Glaze, a local-first platform that generates OS-integrated desktop applications from plain-language AI prompts.
Deep dive
- Glaze apps run locally without requiring internet or external servers.
- Applications are designed to access Mac file systems, menu bars, and system-wide keyboard shortcuts.
- The tool aims to compete with browser-based AI generators by offering deeper OS integration.
- A private beta is currently underway with priority access granted to existing Raycast users.
- Pricing will include a free tier and a paid tier starting at $20/month.
- The current release supports macOS, with Windows and Linux support planned for later.
Decoder
- Local-first: A software development paradigm where data lives on the user's local machine rather than a central server, ensuring offline functionality and enhanced privacy.
Original article
Desktop apps, reimagined by you.
Create any app in minutes by chatting with AI. Beautiful, powerful, and truly personal.
Local-first
Apps run on your machine, no server or internet connection required.
OS-integrated
Access files, tools, and anything on your operating system.
Opinionated
Beautiful by default and personal when you want it to be.
Make every idea an app
Describe it and watch it take shape right where you work.
Publish effortlessly
Easily share with your team or release publicly.
Made for teams
Internal software built around your tools and processes.
Discover & install
Explore apps from your team and our wider community of builders.
FAQ
How do I get access?
Glaze is in private beta. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you in as soon as we can. Existing Raycast users will get priority access. We’re also hosting in-person events, and those who attend will get early access. Keep an eye on our Luma page.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You describe what you want in plain language and Glaze builds it. If something isn’t right, just talk to it and change it. And if you do know how to code, you’ll feel right at home shaping things further.
How is Glaze different from Lovable, Replit, or v0?
Those tools build for the browser. Glaze builds for your desktop. That means your apps can access your file system, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar integration, background processes, and deeper integration with your OS. Your data stays on your machine, not on someone else’s server. It’s a different category entirely.
What kind of apps can I build?
Anything that comes to mind. Internal tools for your team, personal utilities, menu bar apps, workflow automations, or just quick one-off things that make your life easier. If you can describe it, Glaze can build it.
Can I integrate with my tools or AI?
Yes. Glaze apps run on your Mac, so they can connect to your APIs, local files, and hardware. You can hook into the tools you already use, pull in AI models, or connect to any service with an API.
Will this be a free or paid product?
Both. Glaze has a free tier with daily credits to build your first apps, and you can explore and use everything on the public store. Paid plans start at $20/month with a bigger bundle of monthly credits, and teams can create a private team store to share apps with colleagues. You can also top up with one-off credit packs anytime. We’ll share more details on pricing closer to the public launch.
What platforms does Glaze support?
Mac to start. Windows and Linux will come down the road.
What will you build?
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