Roblox Creator Docs

Fast look-up for Roblox Creator Docs

Ben Rowlands

57 Installs

Install Extension

Overview

Roblox Creator Docs

Fast look-up and search for Roblox Creator Documentation directly from Raycast.

Features

Fast Search: Quickly find classes, methods, properties, events, callbacks, enums, and globals from the Roblox Engine API
Comprehensive Documentation: Access the full Roblox Creator Documentation including tutorials, guides, and reference materials
Smart Caching: Intelligent caching system that automatically updates when new documentation is available
Direct Navigation: Jump directly to specific API methods, properties, or events with anchor links
Detailed Information: View parameter types, return values, security levels, and full descriptions
Category Organization: Browse by Classes, Enums, Globals, Tutorials, Scripting, and more
Customizable Display: Option to hide icons in search results for a cleaner interface

Usage

Open Raycast and search for "Roblox Creator Docs"
Start typing to search through the documentation
Press Enter to open the full documentation in your browser
Use the detail view to see method signatures, parameters, and descriptions

Search Tips

Search by class name (e.g., "Part", "Workspace", "DataStoreService")
Search by method or property name (e.g., "GetChildren", "Position")
Search for enums (e.g., "Material", "KeyCode")
Search for tutorials and guides by topic

Preferences

You can customize the extension in Raycast preferences:

Hide Icons: Toggle to hide icons next to search results for a more minimal look

How It Works

This extension automatically downloads and caches the latest Roblox Creator Documentation from the official GitHub repository. The cache is refreshed:

Every 24 hours (fallback)
When the documentation repository is updated
When the extension version changes

Documentation is processed locally for fast, offline-capable searching once cached.

About

Built for Roblox developers who want quick access to the Creator Documentation without leaving their workflow.

Documentation sourced from: Roblox Creator Documentation

Versions4

1.1.0 - April 22, 2026

Added

Added Windows Support

1.0.2 - December 16, 2025

Fixed

Fixed critical memory issues causing "JS heap out of memory" crashes during cache refresh
Switched from JSZip to streaming ZIP extraction (unzip-stream) for lower memory usage
Stale cache is now preserved during refresh, eliminating downtime

Changed

Reduced memory footprint by removing keywords, content, and metadata fields from cached items
Reduced description limit from 200 to 100 characters
Limited subitems to 15 per category (was 30)
Simplified detail view to show description and link to full documentation

1.0.1 - November 4, 2025

Added

Cache invalidation when extension version changes - ensures fresh data after updates
Option to hide icons in search results via extension preferences
Automatic cache refresh based on GitHub commit SHA comparison

Fixed

Fixed page anchor navigation for direct links to API methods/properties/events
Fixed race condition causing incomplete markdown rendering on certain search phrases
Improved memory management with optimized batch processing
Fixed performance issues with helper function recreation on every render

Changed

Removed fallback data mechanism (now uses empty array for cleaner error handling)
Enhanced icon display with better visual consistency
Updated method, function, and event icons for better visual clarity
Refactored codebase for improved maintainability (~30% code reduction)
Optimized markdown rendering with array-based string building

1.0.0 - November 4, 2025

Added

Initial release of Roblox Creator Docs extension
Fast search and lookup for Roblox Creator Documentation
Support for Classes, Enums, Globals, Methods, Properties, Events, and Callbacks
Intelligent caching system with 24-hour expiration
Automatic documentation updates from GitHub repository
Detailed view with code examples and parameter information
Category-based organization (Classes, Enums, Tutorials, etc.)
Memory-optimized ZIP processing for large documentation archives

Contributors1

pernielsentikaer

Compatibility

macOS
Windows

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Roblox Creator Docs

Fast look-up for Roblox Creator Docs

Ben Rowlands

57 Installs

Install Extension

Overview

Roblox Creator Docs

Fast look-up and search for Roblox Creator Documentation directly from Raycast.

Features

Fast Search: Quickly find classes, methods, properties, events, callbacks, enums, and globals from the Roblox Engine API
Comprehensive Documentation: Access the full Roblox Creator Documentation including tutorials, guides, and reference materials
Smart Caching: Intelligent caching system that automatically updates when new documentation is available
Direct Navigation: Jump directly to specific API methods, properties, or events with anchor links
Detailed Information: View parameter types, return values, security levels, and full descriptions
Category Organization: Browse by Classes, Enums, Globals, Tutorials, Scripting, and more
Customizable Display: Option to hide icons in search results for a cleaner interface

Usage

Open Raycast and search for "Roblox Creator Docs"
Start typing to search through the documentation
Press Enter to open the full documentation in your browser
Use the detail view to see method signatures, parameters, and descriptions

Search Tips

Search by class name (e.g., "Part", "Workspace", "DataStoreService")
Search by method or property name (e.g., "GetChildren", "Position")
Search for enums (e.g., "Material", "KeyCode")
Search for tutorials and guides by topic

Preferences

You can customize the extension in Raycast preferences:

Hide Icons: Toggle to hide icons next to search results for a more minimal look

How It Works

This extension automatically downloads and caches the latest Roblox Creator Documentation from the official GitHub repository. The cache is refreshed:

Every 24 hours (fallback)
When the documentation repository is updated
When the extension version changes

Documentation is processed locally for fast, offline-capable searching once cached.

About

Built for Roblox developers who want quick access to the Creator Documentation without leaving their workflow.

Documentation sourced from: Roblox Creator Documentation