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Stop searching the hard way

If you spend a lot of time writing code or blog posts, you probably find yourself looking for tutorials on CSS-Tricks quite often. While the site search works well enough, sometimes opening a browser tab, waiting for the page to load, and scrolling through results feels like too much work. This is especially true when you just need a quick link to send to a friend or paste into a document.

That is where the Search CSS-Tricks Raycast Extension comes in. It is a handy little tool that lets you find what you need without ever leaving your workspace. You can check out our latest updates for more productivity tips like this one.

How the extension works

This extension was built by Jelte Lagendijk and it is designed for Raycast, which is a popular launcher for macOS and Windows. Instead of relying on a standard search engine, it hooks directly into the WordPress REST API. This means it fetches live data from the site and shows it to you in a clean, simple list on your desktop.

Why you should try it

It is incredibly fast because it does not have to load heavy website images or ads.
You get a high-level summary of the article before you even click it.
You can copy the URL of an article with a single keyboard shortcut.
It keeps your browser tabs from getting cluttered.

Better workflow for developers

Using the Search CSS-Tricks Raycast Extension feels a lot more natural than jumping back and forth between your code editor and a browser. If you are trying to remember how anchor positioning works or need a specific flexbox snippet, you just hit your Raycast shortcut, type a few letters, and there it is. For more tools to help your workflow, take a look at our helpful resources.

Raycast has become a go-to tool for people who want to stay focused. You can learn more about how it compares to other launchers on sites like Forbes or tech blogs. By adding this extension, you are basically putting 18 years of web design knowledge right at your fingertips. If you use Raycast already, this is a no-brainer. If you do not, this might be the reason to start.

The Search CSS-Tricks Raycast Extension is a perfect example of how simple APIs can make our daily lives much easier. It is not flashy, but it saves those precious few seconds that add up over a long workday.