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by raycast

Create real desktop apps in minutes by chatting with AI. Local first, OS integrated, and beautiful by default. Currently in private beta (waitlist).

Key features

AI App Generation
Local First Architecture
OS Integration
Public App Store
Private Team Stores
API and Tool Integration
Pricing

Free tier available, Pro at $20/mo

Best For

Professionals who want custom desktop tools tailored to their exact workflow without learning to code

Verdict

The only major AI app builder focused on desktop applications. Lovable, Bolt, v0, and Replit all build for the browser; Rork builds for mobile; Glaze builds for your desktop.

What it does

AI App Generation

Describe the app you want in plain English and Glaze builds it. Iterate through conversation: request changes, add features, or fix issues by chatting with the AI agent.

Local First Architecture

Apps run entirely on your machine with no server or internet connection required. Your data stays on your computer, not on someone else's infrastructure.

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OS Integration

Built apps can access your file system, use keyboard shortcuts, sit in the menu bar, run background processes, and integrate with other tools on your operating system.

Public App Store

Discover and install apps built by the community. Find something close to what you need, install it, and customize it to fit your workflow.

Private Team Stores

Create a private store for your organization where team members can share internal tools, dashboards, and utilities built with Glaze.

API and Tool Integration

Since apps run on your Mac, they can connect to your APIs, local files, hardware, AI models, or any service with an API. Full access to everything your operating system can reach.

Effortless Publishing

Share apps with your team or release them publicly through the Glaze store. The publishing flow is built into the product.

Pricing

Free

Free

Daily credits to build your first apps. Full access to the public store to explore and use community apps.

  • Daily credits for app building
  • Public store access
  • Install and use any public app
  • No credit card required
Best Value

Pro

$20/month

Larger monthly credit bundle for regular builders. Top up with one off credit packs anytime.

  • Larger monthly credit bundle
  • Everything in Free
  • One off credit pack top ups

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • The only major AI app builder focused on desktop applications. Lovable, Bolt, v0, and Replit all build for the browser; Rork builds for mobile; Glaze builds for your desktop.
  • Local first architecture means apps work offline, keep data on your machine, and have full OS access (file system, menu bar, keyboard shortcuts, background processes).
  • Built by the Raycast team, which has six years of experience building polished, native Mac software used by hundreds of thousands of professionals.
  • The app store model (public + private team stores) creates a distribution and discovery layer that other AI builders lack. Install someone else's app and customize it rather than building from scratch.
  • No coding required. Describe what you want in plain language and iterate through conversation. If you do know how to code, you can shape things further.
  • Free tier available with daily credits and full store access. Paid plans start at $20/month.

Cons

  • Mac only at launch. Windows and Linux support is planned but has no announced timeline.
  • Currently in private beta with a waitlist. General availability timing is unclear. Existing Raycast users get priority access.
  • Very new (launched March 4, 2026). No public track record yet for app quality, reliability, or the kinds of apps it can handle.
  • Credit based pricing means heavy iterators could find it expensive. Exact credit costs and limits are not fully detailed yet.
  • The app store is empty at launch. The value of discovering and customizing community apps depends on community adoption, which is unproven.
  • Limited public documentation on technical capabilities, supported frameworks, or how complex the generated apps can be.

How to get started

1

Join the waitlist

Visit glazeapp.com and enter your email to join the waitlist. Existing Raycast users get priority access. You can also attend Raycast's in person events for early access.

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2

Get access and install

Once you receive your invite, download Glaze for Mac. The app installs like any standard macOS application.

3

Describe your first app

Start chatting with the AI agent. Describe the app you want to build: what it should do, what it should look like, and how it should behave. Be specific about features, data sources, and integrations.

4

Iterate and refine

If something is not right, tell the AI what to change. Add features, adjust the design, or connect to your APIs and tools. The app runs locally on your Mac so you can test immediately.

5

Share or publish

Share your app with your team through a private team store, or publish it to the public Glaze store for anyone to discover and install.

Deep dive

Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.

Why Desktop Apps Matter

How Glaze's local first, OS integrated approach creates fundamentally different apps compared to web based AI builders.

1 min read

Raycast Integration

How Glaze connects with the Raycast launcher ecosystem and what that means for power users.

1 min read

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Last updated: 2026-03-05