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Google Veo
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Raycast AI
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TaglineRun any open-source AI model with an API call.Google's video model. Baked into Gemini + YouTube Shorts.Terminal-based AI pair programmer. Git-aware, model-flexible.Mac launcher + AI. Command-bar genius.
CategoryDev PlatformVideoCodingProductivity
PricingPay per second of computeIncluded with Gemini Advanced $20/mo + YouTube creator toolsFree (open source) + whatever API you useFree (app) + $10/mo AI
Best forDevelopers using open-source models (Flux, SDXL, Whisper, etc).Gemini Advanced users, YouTube Shorts creators.Developers who want open-source tooling with full control.Power users on Mac who type a lot.
Strengths
  • Tens of thousands of models (image, video, audio, LLMs)
  • One-line API for any model
  • Cog framework for custom model deploy
  • Included with Gemini Advanced
  • YouTube Shorts native integration
  • Strong prompt understanding
  • Works in any terminal
  • Auto-commits changes with meaningful messages
  • Works with any model (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Minimal learning curve
  • Invoke AI from anywhere on Mac with a hotkey
  • Choose your model (Claude, GPT, etc.)
  • AI Commands for repeatable workflows
Weaknesses
  • Cold starts on less-popular models
  • Pricing gets real at scale
  • Still catching up on quality vs Kling/Runway
  • Less control than pros need
  • Terminal-only
  • Less agentic than Claude Code
  • Setup on Windows is fiddly
  • Mac-only
  • Monthly AI sub on top of free app
Kai's verdictS-tier for open-source model APIs. The default in this space.A-tier if you already pay Gemini. B-tier standalone.A-tier. The right answer if you want open-source + terminal-native + model-agnostic.S-tier if you're on Mac. The fastest way to get AI answers without context-switching.
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