# Tinycast

> Native macOS launcher — hotkeys, clipboard, Raycast extensions, under 100 MB RAM

**Category:** Design  
**Pricing:** open-source  
**URL:** https://abue-ammar.github.io/tinycast/  
**GitHub:** https://github.com/abue-ammar/tinycast  
**Added:** 2026-09-17

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## The Hook

Tinycast is the tiny native macOS command palette that runs real Raycast extensions without Electron.

## What's Good

AGPL-3.0 (abue-ammar/tinycast). SwiftUI/AppKit, zero third-party deps, no telemetry: launcher, per-app hotkeys, clipboard history, calculator, snippets, Shortcuts, window management, calendar join, optional local AI chat, and native Raycast extension rendering. Free tip jar via Polar; site + releases live. ★~5.7k and on GH trending — Raycast-shaped builder launcher that stays local.

## The Catch

AGPL copyleft and macOS 26+ only — not a casual App Store drop-in for older Macs or proprietary forks. Young native app with a busy issue tracker; tip-funded maintenance. Vs paid Raycast and Alfred: Tinycast is the OSS native palette with Raycast extension compatibility, not a cloud launcher SaaS.

## Verdict

AGPL native macOS launcher. Use on macOS 26+ when you want Raycast-class palette without Electron; watch the license.