Sidecar

A Raycast extension to quickly connect your iPad as a second display using Sidecar.

Features

• One-click connection to your iPad using Sidecar
• Configurable iPad name through Raycast preferences
• Visual feedback for connection status
• No manual System Settings navigation required

Requirements

• macOS Catalina (10.15) or later
• A compatible iPad running iPadOS 13 or later
• Both devices signed in to the same Apple ID
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on both devices
• Handoff enabled on both devices

Setup

1. Install the extension
2. Open Raycast Settings → Extensions → Sidecar
3. Configure your iPad name exactly as it appears in System Settings
4. Use the "Connect Sidecar" command to connect your iPad

Usage

1. Open Raycast
2. Search for "Connect Sidecar"
3. Press Enter to connect
4. Wait for the success notification

Troubleshooting

If the connection fails:

1. Ensure your iPad name is correctly configured in the extension preferences
2. Check that both devices are:
   • Connected to the same Wi-Fi network
   • Have Bluetooth enabled
   • Are signed in to the same Apple ID
   • Have Handoff enabled
3. Try restarting both devices if issues persist

Author

• philip_chen