# Templates
Raycast provides a variety of templates to kickstart your extension.
Raycast provides 3 types of templates:
* **Commands:** These are templates for [commands](https://developers.raycast.com/information/terminology).
* **Tools:** These are templates for [tools](https://developers.raycast.com/terminology#tool). You can select a different one for each tool that you add to your extension.
* **Extension Boilerplates:** These are fully built extensions designed to be tweaked by organizations for internal use.
## Commands
### Show Detail
Renders a simple Hello World from a markdown string.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/detail) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
### Submit Form
Renders a form that showcases all available form elements.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/form) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
### Show Grid
Renders a grid of Icons available from Raycast.
Defaults to a large grid, but provides a selection menu to change the size.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/grid) for more information about customization.
See here for information about [Icons](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/icons-and-images).
{% endhint %}
### Show List and Detail
Renders a list of options. When an option is selected, a Detail view is displayed.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/list) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
### Menu Bar Extra
Adds a simple Menu Bar Extra with a menu.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/menu-bar-commands) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
### Run Script
A example of a no-view command which shows a simple [HUD](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/feedback/hud).
### Show List
Renders a static list with each entry containing an icon, title, subtitle, and accessory.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/user-interface/list) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
### Show Typeahead Results
Renders a dynamic and searchable list of NPM packages. The command fetches new items as the search is updated by the user.
### AI
Renders the output of an AI call in a Detail view.
## Tools
A simple tool which asks for confirmation before executing.
{% hint style="info" %}
See the [API Reference](https://developers.raycast.com/api-reference/tool) for more information about customization.
{% endhint %}
## Extension Boilerplates
The Raycast Team has created high-quality templates to reinforce team experiences with the Raycast API.
Run `npm init raycast-extension -t ` to get started with these extensions. All templates can be found on the [templates page](https://www.raycast.com/templates).
Specific instructions about customizing the template can be found on the relevant [template page](https://www.raycast.com/templates). Simply customize the template as you see fit, then run `npm run publish` in the extension directory to allow your team to install the extension.
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