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Are.na

Are.na is a platform for connecting ideas and building knowledge through visual blocks and channels. This Raycast extension allows users to search for channels, blocks, and users on Are.na, as well as create new channels directly from Raycast. Easily discover, explore, and organize content from your Are.na account without leaving your workflow.
AvatarAlvin Ashiatey
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Overview

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Are.na


This extension allows you to interact with Are.na from Raycast.

Here is a list of features currently available with this extension.

Features

Search Everything (New)

Use Search Everything to query channels, blocks, and users in one command. You can save queries and quickly rerun recent searches.

Search for Channels on Are.na

Quickly search for Are.na channels using Find Channels with:

  • pagination ("Load More")
  • sort controls
  • direct channel management actions

Search For Channels

Search for Blocks on Are.na

Find specific blocks effortlessly with Find Blocks plus:

  • type filters (Text/Image/Link/Attachment/Embed)
  • pagination and sorting
  • in-place block management actions

Search Are.na Blocks

Search for Users on Are.na

Locate Are.na users with Find Users and load additional pages as needed.

Search Are.na Users

Create an Are.na Channel

Create new channels directly in your Are.na account using Create Channel.

Create Are.na Channel

View Text and Image Blocks from Raycast

Preview text and image blocks directly from Raycast.

View Text Block

View Image Block

Block Management

Manage block workflows directly from result/channel views:

  • create blocks into a channel
  • edit block title/content/description
  • connect blocks to one or more channels
  • remove a block from the current channel
  • delete blocks

Channel Management

Manage channel workflows directly from Raycast:

  • edit title/visibility/description
  • add or remove collaborators (IDs/slugs)
  • delete channels with confirmation safeguards

Personal Workflow

Two dedicated commands for account-level work:

  • My Profile: your profile snapshot
  • My Channels: browse channels you own/manage

Add Block to Public Channels

Getting Started

To use this extension, you will need an Are.na accessToken. Follow these steps:

  • Go to Are.na Personal Access Tokens.

  • Create a token with the write scope if you want channel/block mutations.

  • Enter this token in Raycast settings for the Are.na extension.


Developed by Alvin Ashiatey. Have feedback or questions? I'd love to chat! mail@alvinashiatey.com