Tony Arnold

The next version of Raycast (v2) is using cross platform tech — time to find a new launcher and clipboard history app.

Desktop utilities like these need to be as resource efficient as possible if I’m leaving them running in the background all of the time.

May 14 at 9:44pmIndigo
Show threadMax WheelerMay 14
@tonyarnold Think I’ll go back to Launchbar. It’s better for the way I use a launcher anyway.
Show threadTim RileyMay 14
@maxwheeler @tonyarnold That’s what I did.
Show threadJared White (ResistanceNet ✊)May 15
@timriley @maxwheeler @tonyarnold I've been using @tinystartapp for a while…not sure if it's as full-featured, but working well for me!
Show threadPat AllanMay 15
@jaredwhite @timriley @maxwheeler @tonyarnold I'm appreciating the lightness of @tinystartapp as well. For what it's worth, my key uses are launching apps and as a calculator. The only thing I've been missing since switching is currency conversion.
Show threadAdamMay 15

@tonyarnold https://tinystart.app

If you’re happy to separate clipboard management. I’m loving TinyStart. And supporting @nileane is a bonus

TinyStart, a Tiny Launcher and Emoji Picker for Your Mac

TinyStart, a tiny launcher for your Mac. Launch apps, insert Emoji, open Links and Folders, and more.

Show threadfatlazycatMay 15
@tonyarnold Can i ask how you determined this ? When i looked seemed to be AppKit ? Though am in the slow process myself moving to Tuna :)
Show threadSeb JachecMay 15
@fatlazycat Raycast posted a technical deep dive into v2 on their blog that mentions the cross platform tech they’re using https://www.raycast.com/blog/a-technical-deep-dive-into-the-new-raycast
A Technical Deep Dive Into the New Raycast - Raycast Blog

The story behind Raycast's cross-platform rewrite and the details that make it feel fast, delightful, and familiar.

Show threadfatlazycatMay 15
@sebj Thanks when I looked at the frameworks used just said AppKit to me. will have a read 👍
Show threadLukas Kubanek2d ago
@tonyarnold Although their initial work looked impressive, I’m glad I never jumped on it, as I could see this was only a matter of time in a VC-backed setup. Sticking with Alfred as my launcher and @paste_app as my clipboard manager.
Show threadNathan Manceaux-Panot1d ago
@lukaskubanek @tonyarnold I had the same reaction. Raycast looked super sleek, and nicely extendable, but the VC funding made me decide to be cautious, and pass.
Show threadNathan Manceaux-Panot1d ago
@lukaskubanek @tonyarnold Alfred is very capable, but I sure wish it was much better-designed! It’s very much developer UI all the way down, which is a bit tiring.