Glaze by Raycast

Glaze by Raycast is an AI project builder tool that builds native Mac apps by chatting with an AI agent that lives on your desktop. Glaze lets you build native Mac apps by describing them in plain language. Apps run locally, integrate with your OS, and can be shared publicly or privately.

Glaze by Raycast is a Mac application that lets you create desktop apps by describing what you want in plain language. Unlike browser-based builders, Glaze apps run locally on your machine, which means they launch instantly, work without an internet connection, and can tap into your file system, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar, and hardware. The tool is aimed at people who need custom software for their daily life, their team, or a specific workflow but lack the time or coding skills to build it from scratch. It also appeals to developers who want a faster way to prototype and refine internal tools. In practice, you start by describing an app idea in the chat interface. The built-in agent turns that description into a working desktop app. From there, you can annotate directly in the running app to request changes, and the agent will update the code. You can also open the app's source with any agent, and if you have a Claude subscription, you can connect it to power the model instead of using Glaze credits. When the app is ready, you can publish it to the public Glaze Store, share it privately with your team through a Team Store, or use unlisted publishing (on the Pro plan) for one-to-one sharing. Recipients need Glaze installed and must be signed in, but they don't have to be paid subscribers to run your app. Among alternatives, Glaze differentiates itself by targeting the desktop rather than the browser. Tools like Lovable, Replit, or v0 are focused on web apps, while Glaze emphasizes OS-level integration and local data storage. This makes it a better fit for utilities that need to interact with local files, background processes, or system features. The main trade-off is platform lock-in: Glaze currently requires macOS Tahoe and Apple Silicon, with Windows and Linux support only planned. If you are a Mac user who wants bespoke software without a web stack, Glaze offers a direct path from idea to a running app.