Glaze

What is Glaze?

Glaze, built by Raycast, lets anyone turn a simple description into a real desktop application. Instead of coding from scratch, users chat with an agent that generates apps running natively on macOS, complete with OS-level integrations like file access, keyboard shortcuts, and menu bar support. Because everything runs locally, apps launch instantly, work offline, and keep data on the user's own machine rather than a remote server.

Key Features

• Conversational App Building

  Users describe the app they want in plain language, and the agent builds and refines it through ongoing conversation rather than manual coding.

• Native OS Integration

  Generated apps run locally on the Mac and can access the file system, menu bar, background processes, and hardware, unlike browser-based app builders.

• Credit-Based Usage

  A credit system charges based on how much work each build or edit requires, so small tweaks cost less than building an app from scratch.

• Flexible Publishing Options

  Apps can be kept private, shared unlisted with specific people, distributed through a private team store, or released to the public Glaze Store.

• Team-Ready Infrastructure

  Team plans add centralized billing, per-seat credit allowances, and a private store for building internal tools around a company's own workflows.

• API and Tool Connectivity

  Since apps run on the user's own machine, they can connect to personal APIs, local files, third-party services, and even other AI models.

Use Cases

• Internal Team Tools : Teams can build custom internal software tailored to their exact workflows without waiting on engineering resources.
• Personal Productivity Utilities : Individuals can create menu bar apps, quick utilities, or one-off tools that streamline daily tasks on their Mac.
• Workflow Automation : Users can build apps that automate repetitive processes by connecting to local files, hardware, or external APIs.
• App Store Publishing : Builders can share finished apps publicly through the Glaze Store or privately within a team, turning ideas into distributable software.
• Rapid Prototyping : Non-coders and developers alike can quickly test app ideas by describing functionality and iterating through conversation instead of writing code from scratch.

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