ThermoConvert

Instantly convert between all major temperature scales directly from Raycast.

Features

Core Functionality

• Bidirectional conversion - convert from any unit to all others
• Real-time conversion as you type
• Zero network dependency - fully offline
• Deterministic and accurate calculations
• Configurable default unit - set your preferred starting unit in settings

Supported Temperature Scales

• 🌡️ Celsius (°C) - Metric standard
• 🇺🇸 Fahrenheit (°F) - US standard
• 🔬 Kelvin (K) - Scientific absolute scale
• ⚗️ Rankine (°R) - Absolute Fahrenheit
• 📜 Réaumur (°Ré) - Historical scale

Visual Enhancements

• Color-coded indicators - Blue for cold, orange for hot
• Contextual descriptions - "Room temperature", "Freezing point", etc.
• Precise values - See up to 6 decimal places
• Unit icons - Visual identification for each scale
• Smart tooltips - Hover for additional information

Usage

1. Launch the extension with Convert Temperature
2. Select the source unit from the dropdown (or use your default from settings)
3. Type a temperature value
4. See instant conversions to all other scales with visual context
5. Use keyboard shortcuts to copy results

Input Formats

The extension accepts various numeric formats:

• 25 - Simple number (room temperature)
• 36.6 - Decimals (body temperature)
• -10 - Negative values (cold weather)
• 273.15 - Large values (absolute zero)
• 0 - Freezing point
• 100 - Boiling point

Why ThermoConvert?

Temperature conversion is a common need for developers, engineers, scientists, and globally-distributed teams. Existing solutions require mental arithmetic, web searches, or opening a calculator — all of which break your flow.

ThermoConvert is designed to be:

• Fast - Response time under 10ms
• Simple - No configuration needed
• Predictable - Just accuracy, speed, and calm

Keyboard Shortcuts

Copy Actions

• ⌘↵ - Copy formatted value (e.g., "77.00 °F")
• ⌘⇧C - Copy number only (e.g., "77.00")
• ⌘⇧P - Copy precise value with 6 decimals (e.g., "77.000000")

Quick Actions

• ⌘S - Switch source unit to the selected result's unit

Settings

You can configure your preferred default temperature unit in the extension settings:

1. Open Raycast preferences
2. Navigate to ThermoConvert
3. Select your default unit (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Rankine, or Réaumur)
4. The dropdown will remember your choice across sessions