Raycast MCP Setup: Connect MCP Servers to Raycast
What it is
A macOS launcher and productivity app whose AI features can run commands, answer questions, and now call MCP tools.
How MCP works in Raycast
Raycast AI is an MCP client. Add a server with the Install Server command, a pasted JSON snippet, or a deeplink; stdio servers start immediately and HTTP servers can use OAuth.
Config file location
Install MCP Server command in Raycast takes a JSON snippet mapping a server name to its command and args (no mcpServers wrapper).
Add your first server
A good first server is Playwright MCP — Microsoft's browser automation server. It runs locally over stdio via npx, needs no API key, and gives the agent a real browser to drive. Here is the verified Raycast config:
{
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]
}
}Restart or reload Raycast after saving, then confirm the server's tools show up. Swap in any other server from the directory using the same structure.
Transports & platforms
| Transports | stdio, Streamable HTTP |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS |
| License | Proprietary |
| Vendor | Raycast |
FAQ
Does Raycast support MCP?
Yes. Raycast works as an MCP client over stdio, Streamable HTTP. Raycast AI is an MCP client. Add a server with the Install Server command, a pasted JSON snippet, or a deeplink; stdio servers start immediately and HTTP servers can use OAuth.
Where is the Raycast MCP config?
Install MCP Server command in Raycast takes a JSON snippet mapping a server name to its command and args (no mcpServers wrapper). The verified example above shows the exact structure it expects.
Which MCP servers work with Raycast?
Any server that speaks a transport Raycast supports (stdio, Streamable HTTP). Browse the MCP server directory on this site to find databases, browser automation, API integrations, and dev tools, then add them using the config format above.