Alfred

alfred · v5.7.2,2312 • auto-updates

8.5

Application launcher and productivity software

Productivity macOS 10.15+ Homepage →

brew install --cask alfred

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AI Review

Mar 8, 2026

Alfred is a powerful macOS application launcher and productivity tool. It significantly speeds up workflows with custom shortcuts and integrations. Version 5.7.2 brings incremental improvements and bug fixes.

Alfred lets you quickly launch applications, files, and perform searches across your Mac.

Maturity: Alfred is a mature and well-established application with a long history of development and a large user base.

Pros

+ Fast application launching
+ Powerful workflows & automation
+ Extensive integrations & extensions

Cons

- Some advanced features require a paid license
- Can be overwhelming for new users