How do I add an MCP server to Raycast?

Run the Manage MCP Servers command in Raycast, press Cmd+N, and paste { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y","local-mcp@latest"] }. Custom MCP servers require Raycast Pro.

Do I need Raycast Pro to use MCP servers?

Yes. Custom MCP servers are a Raycast AI (Pro) feature. LMCP itself is free and runs locally on your Mac.

What can Raycast do with LMCP?

LMCP gives Raycast AI 230+ local Mac tools: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, iMessages, Notes, Reminders, Files, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and more — all running on your Mac.

How to Add MCP Servers to Raycast on Mac (Mail, Calendar, Files)

What this lets you do

Raycast is the Mac launcher power users live in, and Raycast AI can call MCP tools. Add LMCP and, without leaving Raycast, ask your AI to read your email, check your calendar, or search Teams — all running locally on your Mac.

Custom MCP servers require Raycast Pro.

Step 1: Install LMCP

In any terminal (macOS 12+):

curl -fsSL 'https://local-mcp.com/install?ref=guide-raycast-mac' | bash

Or download the app. LMCP starts in your menu bar.

Step 2: Add LMCP to Raycast

Open Raycast and run the Manage MCP Servers command.
Press Cmd + N to add a server, then paste this JSON:

{
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "local-mcp@latest"]
}

Submit the form. Raycast launches the server over stdio — it uses npx, so you need Node.js installed.

Step 3: Try it

Open Raycast AI (Quick AI or an AI Chat) and ask:

List my email accounts

Raycast calls the tool on your Mac and returns the result — without leaving the launcher.

Troubleshooting

No “Manage MCP Servers” command — custom MCP servers need Raycast Pro; upgrade in Raycast Settings.

The server won’t start — make sure the Local MCP app is running (menu-bar icon) and npx is on your PATH.