CleanShotX - Raycast Extension not working, re-enable API access in settings.
If you use CleanShot X with Raycast and suddenly find that the extension stops working—such as the ‘Capture Area’ shortcut not responding—you’re not alone. I ran into this issue recently and figured out why it happened.
The culprit? A CleanShot X reinstall. When I reinstalled the app, the setting for “Allow applications to control CleanShot” was reset to disabled.
How to Fix It
To restore the Raycast extension’s functionality, follow these steps:
- Open CleanShot X Settings
- Navigate to the Advanced tab
- Under API, ensure "Allow applications to control CleanShot" is enabled

That’s it! The Raycast extension should now work as expected.

✨ Hope this helps!