Glaze by Raycast.

Glaze by Raycast

Glaze empowers you to build powerful desktop applications simply by describing what you need in plain language. Unlike browser-based tools, Glaze creates native Mac apps that launch instantly, work offline, and integrate deeply with your operating system—giving you real software that respects your workflow and keeps your data on your machine.

Product Highlights

• Natural Language Building: Describe your app in everyday language and Glaze constructs it automatically—no coding required to get started.
• Native Desktop Power: Access your file system, use keyboard shortcuts, integrate with the menu bar, run background processes, and leverage full OS capabilities that web apps simply cannot match.
• Offline-First Architecture: Your apps live locally on your Mac, launch in milliseconds, and function without an internet connection—your data never leaves your device.
• Iterative Refinement: Talk to your app to make changes on the fly; refine and reshape functionality through conversation, with full code ownership for those who want deeper control.
• Flexible Distribution: Share apps with anyone who has Glaze installed, publish privately to individuals or teams, or distribute publicly through the Glaze Store.

Use Cases

• Internal Team Tools: Build custom utilities, dashboards, and workflow automations tailored to your team's specific operational needs without waiting on engineering resources.
• Personal Productivity Apps: Create menu bar utilities, quick calculators, note organizers, and one-off tools that streamline your daily tasks exactly how you want them.
• Workflow Automations: Connect to APIs, local files, and hardware to bridge gaps between the tools you already use, orchestrating seamless data flow across your stack.

Target Audience

Glaze is designed for knowledge workers, team leads, and productivity enthusiasts who need custom software solutions but lack the time or expertise to build them traditionally—plus developers who want to accelerate desktop app creation through AI-assisted generation while retaining full ownership of their codebase.