# You MUST change these Raycast settings ⚙️  ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=0s) - [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] allows users to pick up where they left off after closing and reopening the application, which may be convenient for some but not ideal for others who prefer to start from the root search every time [(00:00:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=10s). - The "pop to root search" setting can be adjusted to immediately return to the root search after closing Raycast, with several delay options available [(00:00:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=27s). - Raycast is highly customizable, which is crucial for making it work effectively for individual users [(00:00:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=32s). - The "What's in my Raycast" series features guests sharing their Raycast setups, allowing others to learn from their experiences [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=42s). - While the default settings are designed to work best for most users, some settings can be tweaked to meet individual needs [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=54s). - To access and change Raycast settings, users can open the application and press ⌘ + , [(00:01:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=66s). ## CloudSyn [(00:01:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=71s) - Cloud Sync is a setting available to pro subscribers that, when turned on, ensures all changed settings in [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] are kept the same across all computers [(00:01:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=74s). - To use Cloud Sync, pro subscribers simply need to turn it on to guarantee synchronization of their settings [(00:01:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=77s). - Non-pro subscribers can manually export and import their settings at any time to achieve similar results [(00:01:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=85s). - An export schedule can be configured to automatically export settings, which is also useful for pro subscribers who frequently change settings and may want to revert to a previous setting [(00:01:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=92s). - Configuring an export schedule allows for automatic exporting of settings, providing a way to revert to previous settings if needed [(00:01:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=95s). ## Compact Mode [(00:01:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=105s) - Compact mode is a feature that sparks controversy, with some people supporting it, while others prefer to leave it off [(00:01:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=106s). - Enabling compact mode results in a cleaner look that occupies less screen real estate [(00:01:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=113s). - Compact mode can be turned on or off according to individual preference [(00:01:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=116s). ## HyperKey [(00:01:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=118s) - The Hyperkey is a feature that assigns all four modifiers at the same time, and users can replace all Hyperkey occurrences with a star symbol in the [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] settings under the Advanced tab for a cleaner look [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=126s). - The Hyperkey is not used by everyone, but it can be useful when running out of hotkeys [(00:02:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=137s). - In Raycast commands that deal with text, such as snippets, clipboard history, AI commands, and the emoji picker, users have two options for the primary action: pasting to the active app when pressing Enter or copying the result to the clipboard [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=161s). - The primary action setting can be found by searching for the command and pressing ⇧ + ⌘ + , or by going to the AI Settings tab for AI commands [(00:02:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=172s). - Regardless of the chosen primary action, the other option is always available as a secondary action by pressing Command + Enter [(00:03:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=190s). ## Clipboard History [(00:03:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=198s) - Clipboard history has a setting that determines whether an item should move to the top of the list after an action is taken [(00:03:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=199s). - This setting allows users to decide the behavior of items in the clipboard history list [(00:03:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=202s). - If a user is pasting multiple items in sequence, it is recommended to disable this setting to avoid unnecessary reordering of the list [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=209s). ## Screenshot [(00:03:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=215s) - [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] has a built-in feature to capture a screenshot of the UI, allowing users to report bugs, share content, or showcase extensions. [(00:03:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=216s) - The screenshot feature can be utilized for various purposes, including sharing cool content or demonstrating extensions being built. [(00:03:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=219s) - To use the screenshot feature, users need to set a hotkey under Advanced Settings. [(00:03:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=226s) ## Hot Keys [(00:03:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=232s) - Hotkeys can be set up for frequently used apps, such as ⌥ + C for calendar, ⌥ + B for browser, and ⌥ + S for [[Slack (software) | Slack]], allowing for quick access and toggling of these apps [(00:03:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=232s). - When a hotkey is pressed, the corresponding app is brought into focus, and pressing the hotkey again hides the app, enabling quick toggling without removing hands from the keyboard [(00:04:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=242s). - The default hotkey behavior can be modified by disabling a checkbox in the applications folder settings under the extensions tab, allowing the hotkey to only focus the app without hiding it [(00:04:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=259s). ## Open Camera [(00:04:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=267s) - The My Schedule settings contain an option to show the [[Open Camera]] command before joining a meeting, allowing users to quickly preview themselves before a call [(00:04:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=268s). - This setting enables users to ensure they are prepared and look presentable before joining a meeting [(00:04:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=271s). - A specific example of relying on this setting is mentioned, where a team meeting occurs at 6am in Bruno's time zone, and he can use this setting to be sure of his appearance before the call [(00:04:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=279s). ## Take Photo [(00:04:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=289s) - The Take Photo action initially included a [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] UI and a bit of the background with the photo when the Open Camera command was first released [(00:04:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=290s). - This behavior was not well-received by everyone, with some expressing that it did not effectively represent the brand [(00:04:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=299s). - The default behavior was changed to exclude the Raycast UI and background, but users can still reactivate this behavior in the [[Open Camera]] settings [(00:05:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=307s). ## AI Chat [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=312s) - The AI Chat Submit button can now be changed to use ⌘ + Enter instead of just Enter, as requested by many users [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=312s). - This option is available under the AI Chat settings in the Extensions tab, allowing users to customize the submit button to their preference [(00:05:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=322s). - The default setting for the AI Chat Submit button is still Enter, which is the preferred option for some users [(00:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=327s). ## Window Management [(00:05:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=329s) - Enabling a specific [[Raycast (software) | Raycast]] setting allows the left half and right half window management commands to cycle through additional options when pressed repeatedly, providing more window management commands without requiring new hotkeys [(00:05:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=337s). - This setting can be useful for customizing the user experience and expanding window management capabilities [(00:05:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=340s). - A full tutorial on window management is available in another video, which provides more information on utilizing these features [(00:05:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=349s). - The mentioned setting is one of several Raycast settings that can be tweaked for customization [(00:05:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR2hnn7Ghko&t=357s).