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heypoom/alfred-workflows

Analysis updated 2026-08-10 · repo last pushed 2018-10-22

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TLDR

A collection of downloadable mini-apps (workflows) for Alfred, a Mac productivity tool. Each workflow adds a specific time-saving shortcut or feature, like toggling Do Not Disturb or cleaning up web links.

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    What it does
      Mac productivity shortcuts
      Keyboard-driven actions
      Do Not Disturb toggle
      Clean web links
    How it works
      Download workflow file
      Alfred auto-installs
      No terminal needed
    Use cases
      Create new files fast
      Read hacker news
      Look up card game info
    Audience
      Mac users
      Alfred power users
    Extras
      Play table tennis
      Community-driven
      Donations accepted

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Toggle your Mac's Do Not Disturb mode quickly from the keyboard using Alfred.

USE CASE 2

Clean up messy web links by stripping tracking parameters with a single keystroke.

USE CASE 3

Pull front-page stories from tech communities like Hacker News into one place with HackerBoard.

USE CASE 4

Quickly look up trading card game information without leaving your current task using CardSearch.

What is it built with?

CAlfredmacOS

How does it compare?

heypoom/alfred-workflowsabrown/aomadroxz1122/injected-host-enumeration
Stars111
LanguageCCC
Last pushed2018-10-222020-03-11
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyhardmoderate
Complexity1/55/53/5
Audiencevibe coderdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires a paid copy of Alfred Powerpack to install and use custom workflows.

The license is not specified, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use or modify these workflows.

In plain English

This repository is a collection of mini-apps, called workflows, built for Alfred. Alfred is a popular productivity tool for Mac computers that lets you launch apps, search files, and run custom actions using your keyboard instead of your mouse. By installing these workflows, you can add a wide variety of new time-saving shortcuts and features directly into Alfred. The repository works by offering dozens of pre-built, downloadable files that integrate seamlessly with Alfred. Each file focuses on solving a specific, everyday task. For example, one workflow lets you quickly toggle your Mac's "Do Not Disturb" mode, another cleans up messy web links by removing tracking information, and another lets you run background computer commands without opening a technical terminal window. You simply download the specific workflow file you want, and Alfred automatically installs it so you can start using it immediately. These workflows are ideal for Mac users who already rely on Alfred and want to speed up their daily computer interactions. Instead of reaching for the mouse to create a new file in a folder, a user can use the NewFile workflow to do it from the keyboard. Someone who frequently reads news across different tech communities could use the HackerBoard workflow to pull front-page stories from those sources into one place. Even gamers can benefit from tools like CardSearch, which lets them quickly look up trading card game information without interrupting what they are doing. The project is essentially a toolbox of highly focused utilities, ranging from practical work aids to fun extras like a workflow that lets you play a quick round of table tennis with Alfred. It is a community-driven effort created by an open-source developer who accepts donations to support the ongoing work.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me choose which Alfred workflow from heypoom/alfred-workflows would be most useful for my daily routine. I work mostly in a browser and often copy links from news sites.
Prompt 2
I installed the NewFile workflow from heypoom/alfred-workflows. Walk me through how to set up a hotkey so I can create a new file in whatever folder is open in Finder.
Prompt 3
I want to use the link-cleaning workflow from heypoom/alfred-workflows. Explain how I can trigger it when I copy a URL so the cleaned link is ready in my clipboard automatically.
Prompt 4
Set up the HackerBoard workflow from heypoom/alfred-workflows on my Mac. I want to see front-page stories from Hacker News and other tech communities directly in Alfred.

Frequently asked questions

What is alfred-workflows?

A collection of downloadable mini-apps (workflows) for Alfred, a Mac productivity tool. Each workflow adds a specific time-saving shortcut or feature, like toggling Do Not Disturb or cleaning up web links.

What language is alfred-workflows written in?

Mainly C. The stack also includes C, Alfred, macOS.

Is alfred-workflows actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2018-10-22).

What license does alfred-workflows use?

The license is not specified, so it is unclear what permissions you have to use or modify these workflows.

How hard is alfred-workflows to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is alfred-workflows for?

Mainly vibe coder.

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