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Alfred
ResearchedAlfred is a productivity application for macOS that boosts efficiency with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, and powerful Workflows. It launches apps, searches Mac and the web, manages clipboard history, and offers deep macOS system integration.
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Pricing4 options
Discounted upgrade available from older versions of Alfred
Free core features with paid Powerpack upgrade for advanced features
Creating, exporting, importing, and editing custom themes is a paid Powerpack feature.
Creating, exporting and importing themes requires an Alfred Powerpack license.
Platforms
macOSiOSDesigned for macOS (Mac computers)
API accessNot public
Founded2010
AvailabilityWeb / remote
LicenseAlfred Powerpack (separate paid license from base app)
Best suited to
Source-backed fit macOS power users seeking efficiency tools Users wanting a launcher-style quick access tool Productivity enthusiasts using hotkeys and snippets Creators building custom no-code workflows Users wanting to control their Mac via keywords Community of users, workflow creators and friends who extend Alfred
Decision support
6 sourced answersCommon questions and adoption checks
Short answers to the questions buyers and builders commonly ask about Alfred. Each answer cites the shared ledger below, where every source is listed once.
01What does Alfred say it can do?
Launch applications and find files on Mac or on the web; prioritise results based on usage · Clipboard History for searching and pasting past text clips, images, file paths, and colou · Snippet Expansion to auto-expand abbreviations into full text snippets · Workflows to link hotkeys, keywords and actions together (Powerpack feature, no code requi
Launch applications and find files on your Mac or on the web. Alfred learns how you use your Mac and prioritises results.
02Who is Alfred intended for?
Community of users, workflow creators and friends who extend Alfred
Alfred is so much more than a collection of features; It's an incredible community of users, creators and friends.
Ledger citation[2] alfredapp.com/blog
03What use cases does Alfred describe?
Boosting efficiency via hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, searching Mac and the web, and · Search your Mac and the web · Productivity automation, including custom keyword-triggered workflows for retrieving data · Controlling macOS via keyboard without using the mouse
Alfred is an award-winning app for macOS which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion and more.
04What should teams verify before adopting Alfred?
Entire app delivered in a sub-6 MB dmg file with no additional background downloads · Alfred 4 is no longer recommended; Alfred 5 is recommended to access latest features · Technical support questions (including workflow and feature help) are redirected to the fo · Email responses are only sent during UK business hours and may take a few days.
How many apps can boast the sheer range of features in Alfred, including a full visual development environment for workflows, contained within a sub-6 MB dmg file? This isn't an installer, it's the full app. There are no additional background downloads - 6 MB, that's it!
05What pricing information is available for Alfred?
Discounted upgrade available from older versions of Alfred · Free core features with paid Powerpack upgrade for advanced features · Creating, exporting, importing, and editing custom themes is a paid Powerpack feature. · Creating, exporting and importing themes requires an Alfred Powerpack license.
We offer a discounted upgrade from older versions of Alfred, so you can enjoy the new features too!
06What integrations does Alfred document?
Companion iOS app Alfred Remote to turn iPhone or iPad into a command centre for the Mac · AppleScript option for Workflows · Integrates with macOS permissions system for onboarding and upgrade flows · Twitter App, Tweetbot, or Twitter website for sharing usage stats
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a command centre for your Mac with Alfred Remote for iOS.
Decision guide
Workflow toolsCapabilities and operating fit
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Common use cases
- Launching applications and finding files on Mac or the web
- Expanding short abbreviations into full text snippets
- Searching and pasting past clipboard text, images, and file paths
- Creating custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks
- Controlling music player and dispatching system commands
- Performing inline calculations
Topics mapped
Verified capabilities
- Launch applications and find files on Mac or on the web; prioritise results based on usage
- Clipboard History for searching and pasting past text clips, images, file paths, and colou
- Snippet Expansion to auto-expand abbreviations into full text snippets
- Workflows to link hotkeys, keywords and actions together (Powerpack feature, no code requi
- Control music player and dispatch system commands via deep macOS integration
- System Commands: sleep Mac, empty Trash, activate screensaver, and more via keywords
- Default hotkeys, shortcuts and keywords (launcher)
- Custom searches
Recorded integrations
Companion iOS app Alfred Remote to turn iPhone or iPad into a command centre for the MacAppleScript option for WorkflowsIntegrates with macOS permissions system for onboarding and upgrade flowsTwitter App, Tweetbot, or Twitter website for sharing usage statsWorks with Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, or OneDrive sync services
Intended audiences
Access signals
- Pricing model
- Discounted upgrade available from older versions of Alfred · Free core features with paid Powerpack upgrade for advanced features · Creating, exporting, importing, and editing custom themes is a paid Powerpack feature. · Creating, exporting and importing themes requires an Alfred Powerpack license.
- API
- Not publicly listed
- Source links
- 17 recorded
Source-backed
Updated July 23, 2026Verified facts
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Alfred - Productivity App for macOS
Alfred is a productivity application for macOS · Boosts efficiency with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, and more · Launch applications and find files on Mac or web; prioritises results based on usage
macOS
Productivity application for macOS
Boosting efficiency via hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, searching Mac and the web, and controlling the Mac
Launch applications and find files on Mac or on the web; prioritise results based on usage
Clipboard History for searching and pasting past text clips, images, file paths, and colour hex codes
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Snippet Expansion to auto-expand abbreviations into full text snippets
Workflows to link hotkeys, keywords and actions together (Powerpack feature, no code required)
Control music player and dispatch system commands via deep macOS integration
System Commands: sleep Mac, empty Trash, activate screensaver, and more via keywords
Downloadable macOS desktop app (Alfred 5)
Companion iOS app Alfred Remote to turn iPhone or iPad into a command centre for the Mac
Community-shared workflows available for import
macOS
iOS
Alfred 5
Default hotkeys, shortcuts and keywords (launcher)
Custom searches
In-line calculations
Preference syncing
Alfred Powerpack (separate paid license from base app)
Running with Crayons Ltd.
Twitter @alfredapp
Alfred 5.7.3 Build 2320
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Powerpack license required for premium features
macOS (supports macOS 26 Tahoe, macOS 15 and earlier, macOS 13, macOS 14)
Workflows
Alfred Remote
File Search with fallback ranking
Music Mini Player
macOS System Settings search
Voice subtext reading
AppleScript option for Workflows
Community Forum
productivity application
macOS
Boosts efficiency with hotkeys and keywords
Practical capabilities
8 documented areasWhat it helps with
A concise view of the jobs, capabilities and integrations described in the recorded product sources.
Launching applications and finding files on Mac or the web
Expanding short abbreviations into full text snippets
Searching and pasting past clipboard text, images, and file paths
Creating custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks
Controlling music player and dispatching system commands
Performing inline calculations
Sleeping Mac, emptying Trash, or activating screensaver via keywords
Syncing Alfred preferences across Macs
Availability
Source checkedWhere it runs and where to get it
Documented product formats, platforms and official distribution destinations. Availability can vary by region and plan.
Cost / license
Discounted upgrade available from older versions of Alfred · Free core features with paid Powerpack upgrade for advanced features · Creating, exporting, importing, and editing custom themes is a paid Powerpack feature. · Creating, exporting and importing themes requires an Alfred Powerpack license.Alfred Powerpack (separate paid license from base app)Powerpack license required for premium featuresPowerpack license required (existing license can be used for upgrade)Registered trademark of Running with Crayons Ltd.Alfred Powerpack (separate paid license from base app) · Powerpack license required for premium features · Powerpack license required (existing license can be used for upgrade) · Registered trademark of Running with Crayons Ltd.
Application types
Productivity application for macOSproductivity applicationProductivity / workflow tools applicationProductivity app
Platforms
macOSiOSmacOS (supports macOS 26 Tahoe, macOS 15 and earlier, macOS 13, macOS 14)macOS for the main app; iOS for Alfred RemotemacOS 10.11 El Capitan or higher, on either 64-bit Intel or Apple SiliconmacOS 13 Ventura and above (recommended for Alfred 5)Alfred is a Mac application, using Mac-specific fonts and keyboard shortcuts (Cmd, Alt).Designed for macOS (Mac computers)
App stores and other links
Adoption notes
DeploymentDownloadable macOS desktop app (Alfred 5) · Distributed as a standalone downloadable dmg installer for macOS · User-selected sync folder location, for example ~/Dropbox/Alfred/
LicenseAlfred Powerpack (separate paid license from base app) · Powerpack license required for premium features · Powerpack license required (existing license can be used for upgrade) · Registered trademark of Running with Crayons Ltd.
Model supportNot disclosed by source
Data controlNot disclosed by source
Learning curveIntermediate
Primary use casesLaunching applications and finding files on Mac or the web, Expanding short abbreviations into full text snippets, Searching and pasting past clipboard text, images, and file paths, Creating custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks, Controlling music player and dispatching system commands, Performing inline calculations, Sleeping Mac, emptying Trash, or activating screensaver via keywords, Syncing Alfred preferences across Macs, Boosting efficiency via hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, searching Mac and the web, and, Search your Mac and the web, Productivity automation, including custom keyword-triggered workflows for retrieving data, Controlling macOS via keyboard without using the mouse
What to verify before adopting
- Entire app delivered in a sub-6 MB dmg file with no additional background downloads
- Alfred 4 is no longer recommended; Alfred 5 is recommended to access latest features
- Technical support questions (including workflow and feature help) are redirected to the fo
- Email responses are only sent during UK business hours and may take a few days.
- Not all preferences are synced; some can be customised independently on each Mac
Evolution and major updates
Research in progressAlfred timeline
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Citation ledger
17 unique pagesRecorded sources
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- 1alfredapp.com 16 facts · 3 answers · Official site
- 2alfredapp.com/blog 12 facts · 4 answers · Official site
- 3alfredapp.com/changelog 12 facts · 2 answers · Official site
- 4alfredapp.com/help/v4 12 facts · 2 answers · Official site
- 5alfredapp.com/help/appearance 11 facts · 1 answer · Official site
- 6alfredapp.com/help/usage 11 facts · 1 answer · Official site
- 7alfredapp.com/help 10 facts · 1 answer · Official site
- 8alfredapp.com/help/contact 9 facts · 1 answer · Official site
- 9alfredapp.com/about 7 facts · 2 answers · Official site
- 10alfredapp.com/help/overview 4 facts · 1 answer · Official site
- 11alfredapp.com/help/advanced/sync 1 answer · Official site
- 12alfredapp.com/help/features/system 1 answer · Official site
- 13alfredapp.com/help/features/contacts Official site
- 14alfredapp.com/help/features/itunes Official site
- 15alfredapp.com/help/features/snippets Official site
- 16alfredapp.com/help/features/terminal Official site
- 17alfredapp.com/help/getting-started Official site
Research status120 substantive facts · 17 source pages · quality score 95/100
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