We're excited to share some fantastic news from our community! A developer has built an incredible Raycast extension that brings Brand.dev's powerful brand data API directly to your macOS workflow. This is exactly the kind of innovation that gets us excited about what our community can build with our API.
Quick link: Install it from the Raycast Store
What is Raycast?
For those unfamiliar, Raycast is a powerful productivity tool for macOS that provides a lightning-fast command palette and workflow automation. It's become an essential tool for developers, designers, and productivity enthusiasts who want to streamline their daily tasks.
The Brand.dev Raycast Extension
The extension, created by community member xmok, allows you to instantly retrieve company brand data without leaving your current workflow. Here's what makes it special:
🚀 Key Features
- Instant Brand Lookup: Get company logos, colors, slogans, and social media links in seconds
- Local Storage: Smart caching reduces API calls and improves performance
- Seamless Integration: Works directly within Raycast's interface
- API Key Management: Secure and easy setup process
How It Works
- Install the Extension: Available in the Raycast Store or via direct installation
- Configure Your API Key: Enter your Brand.dev API key in preferences
- Start Searching: Simply type your command and enter a company name or domain
- Get Instant Results: Brand data appears immediately in your Raycast interface
Why This Matters
This extension represents something we love to see: developers taking our API and creating tools that solve real workflow problems. The Raycast extension makes brand data retrieval:
- Faster: No need to switch between applications
- More Efficient: Reduces context switching and improves focus
- Accessible: Brings brand data to your fingertips when you need it most
Community Innovation
What excites us most about this extension is how it demonstrates the power of our community. When developers like xmok take our API and build tools that enhance productivity workflows, everyone benefits.
This is exactly the kind of innovation we hoped to see when we built Brand.dev's API. We wanted to create a foundation that developers could build upon, and this Raycast extension is a perfect example of that vision in action.
Getting Started
If you're a Raycast user and want to try the extension:
- Install Raycast (if you haven't already) from raycast.com
- Get your Brand.dev API Key from your account dashboard
- Install the extension from the Raycast Store
- Configure your API key in the extension preferences
- Start building with brand data in your workflows!
Thank You, xmok!
A huge thank you to xmok for building this incredible extension and sharing it with the community. This is exactly the kind of innovation that makes our community special.
We're always excited to see what our community builds with Brand.dev's API. If you've built something interesting with our API, we'd love to hear about it!
Ready to try the extension? Install it from the Raycast Store and let us know what you think!