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Everything you need to extend Raycast.

TypeScript ◇ developer-tools MIT
★7.8KSTARS
⑂7KFORKS
!1,620ISSUES
🏆#868GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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#139

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Stars gained+42+194+540
Per day666
Forks gained+35+140+350

extensions gained 194 stars in the last 30 days, about 6 a day, and now has 7.8K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 1.6K stars a year. It ranks #139 among TypeScript repositories and #868 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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extensions has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #648. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

extensions is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Everything you need to extend Raycast.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in TypeScript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install extensions

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

extensions coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed extensions into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install extensions using your package manager: `npm install extensions`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for extensions.

3

Import extensions into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `extensions --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 7,769 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does extensions do? +

Everything you need to extend Raycast.

What language is extensions written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: software.

Is extensions actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 1,620 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does extensions have? +

extensions has 7,773 stars and 6,990 forks on GitHub.

How does extensions rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 7,773 stars, raycast/extensions is ranked #868 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #139 among TypeScript projects.

What license is extensions distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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