Accordance Bible Extension

A Raycast extension that interfaces with Accordance Bible Software to retrieve and display scripture verses.

⚠️ Requirements

This extension requires Accordance Bible Software to be installed on your Mac.

Download Accordance: Visit AccordanceBible.com to purchase and download Accordance Bible Software
macOS: This extension only works on macOS
Accessibility Permissions: Grant accessibility permissions for AppleScript execution when prompted

Without Accordance installed, this extension will not function.

Features

Search Bar Input: Type scripture references directly in the Raycast search bar (e.g., "John 3:16")
Module Selection: Dropdown to choose from available Accordance text modules
List View Display: View formatted verse text in Raycast's list interface
Quick Actions: Copy verse text, view full details, and copy references
Automatic Launch: Accordance launches automatically if not running
Sequential Reading: Read through Bible verses chapter by chapter
Advanced Search: Access Accordance's powerful search tools
Workspace Management: Open saved Accordance workspaces

Usage

Ensure Accordance Bible Software is installed and running
Use the dropdown in the search bar to select your preferred Bible text module
Type a scripture reference in the Raycast search bar (e.g., "Genesis 1:1", "Psalm 23", "Matthew 5:1-10")
Press ⌘↵ (Command + Enter) or use the "Get Verse" action to retrieve the verse
View the full verse text in the detail pane on the right
Use actions to copy text or copy just the reference

System Requirements

macOS (required for Accordance compatibility)
Accordance Bible Software (see requirements section above)
Accessibility permissions for AppleScript execution (granted automatically when needed)

Development

npm run dev     # Start development mode
npm run build   # Build for production
npm run lint    # Check code style
npm run publish # Publish to Raycast Store

Versions3

Fixes - September 12, 2026

Fix "The variable is not defined" error on macOS 26 by wrapping AppleScript calls in an outer try block (#30988)

Update - February 16, 2026

Fix AppleScript injection vulnerability in verse retrieval and module checking
Add verse range support (e.g. Deut 2:1-5) to Read Bible command
Add "Open in Accordance" action (Cmd+O) to Get Verses and Read Bible commands
Fix end-of-Bible producing duplicate verse items in Read Bible
Fix pagination stopping permanently when a single verse fails to load
Remove duplicated code and improve naming consistency across commands

Initial Release - November 6, 2025

Added

Verse Lookup: Search and display Bible verses directly from Raycast search bar
Module Selection: Dynamic dropdown to choose from available Accordance text modules
Sequential Reading: Read through Bible verses chapter by chapter with navigation
Advanced Search: Access Accordance's powerful search tools and research features
Library Browser: Browse all Accordance modules (texts, commentaries, lexicons, etc.)
Workspace Management: Open saved Accordance workspace files (.accord)
Quick Search: Direct command execution for fast Bible text searches
Automatic App Launch: Accordance launches automatically when needed
Text Cleaning: Automatic removal of extra spaces from verse results
Caching: Performance optimization for module lists and search results
Default Text Preference: Added configurable default Bible text module in Raycast preferences
Text field input for specifying preferred Bible version (defaults to "ESVS")
Applied consistently across all commands (Get Verses, Read Bible, Advanced Search)
Dynamic module selection respects user preference with intelligent fallbacks

Features

Get Verses Command: Primary interface for verse lookup with module selection
Read Bible Command: Sequential reading with forward/backward navigation
Search Texts Command: Quick search with direct execution (no UI)
Advanced Search Command: Comprehensive search interface with multiple tools
Library Search Command: Browse and search across all Accordance modules
Open Workspace Command: File-based workspace discovery and opening

Technical

Dynamic Module Selection: Intelligent default module detection (respects user preferences)
File System Integration: Direct workspace file discovery without AppleScript
AppleScript Integration: Communication with Accordance for verse retrieval
URL Scheme Support: Deep linking to Accordance search and workspace features
Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages
Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support

Requirements

Accordance Bible Software: Required for functionality (available at AccordanceBible.com)
macOS: Platform-specific implementation using AppleScript
Raycast: Latest API compatibility

Compatibility

macOS

Accordance Bible Extension

A Raycast extension that interfaces with Accordance Bible Software to retrieve and display scripture verses.

⚠️ Requirements

This extension requires Accordance Bible Software to be installed on your Mac.

Download Accordance: Visit AccordanceBible.com to purchase and download Accordance Bible Software
macOS: This extension only works on macOS
Accessibility Permissions: Grant accessibility permissions for AppleScript execution when prompted

Without Accordance installed, this extension will not function.

Features

Search Bar Input: Type scripture references directly in the Raycast search bar (e.g., "John 3:16")
Module Selection: Dropdown to choose from available Accordance text modules
List View Display: View formatted verse text in Raycast's list interface
Quick Actions: Copy verse text, view full details, and copy references
Automatic Launch: Accordance launches automatically if not running
Sequential Reading: Read through Bible verses chapter by chapter
Advanced Search: Access Accordance's powerful search tools
Workspace Management: Open saved Accordance workspaces

Usage

Ensure Accordance Bible Software is installed and running
Use the dropdown in the search bar to select your preferred Bible text module
Type a scripture reference in the Raycast search bar (e.g., "Genesis 1:1", "Psalm 23", "Matthew 5:1-10")
Press ⌘↵ (Command + Enter) or use the "Get Verse" action to retrieve the verse
View the full verse text in the detail pane on the right
Use actions to copy text or copy just the reference

System Requirements

macOS (required for Accordance compatibility)
Accordance Bible Software (see requirements section above)
Accessibility permissions for AppleScript execution (granted automatically when needed)

Development

npm run dev     # Start development mode
npm run build   # Build for production
npm run lint    # Check code style
npm run publish # Publish to Raycast Store