Where Is Raycast Data Stored?
Raycast keeps local app data, installed Store extensions, and preferences under macOS Library folders. Full migration uses an encrypted .rayconfig export rather than manual file copy.
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Raycast stores settings, aliases, hotkeys, snippets, and installed extensions locally on the Mac. Cloud Sync can mirror some of this data when signed in, but the files on disk remain the source for troubleshooting.
The main data folder uses the bundle identifier com.raycast.macos. Copying these folders while Raycast runs can produce an incomplete backup, so quit the app first and prefer the built in export for moves between Macs.
Where Raycast stores this, by platform
~/Library/Application Support/com.raycast.macos
Main data directory. Holds extension storage and local state for snippets, notes, clipboard history, and related databases. Quit Raycast before backup and avoid editing contents directly.
~/Library/Preferences/com.raycast.macos.plist
Preferences property list. Holds app settings. macOS may cache preferences, so quit the app before backup and allow a logout if changes do not appear.
<export-folder>/<backup-name>.rayconfig
Encrypted export created by the Export Settings and Data command. Replace <export-folder> with the folder chosen for the export and <backup-name> with the file name. A passphrase of at least 8 characters is required to create or import the file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I back up Raycast by copying Application Support?
Manual copy can preserve files for inspection, but restore is more reliable with Export Settings and Data. The .rayconfig format handles extensions, settings, and hotkeys in one encrypted file.
Where are Raycast extensions installed?
Store extensions install under the Application Support folder for com.raycast.macos. Manage them inside Raycast rather than deleting folders by hand, since metadata and permissions are tracked in the local database.
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