About
Alfred is a macOS productivity app that boosts efficiency through hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, and custom actions. Search your Mac and the web from a single interface, then automate tasks and control your system with customizable workflows. Award-winning for streamlining repetitive work and reducing reliance on the mouse.
Highlights
- Hotkeys and keywords for quick access to apps, files, and web searches
- Text expansion to replace typed shortcuts with full phrases or snippets
- Custom actions to automate tasks and control your Mac
- Unified search across your Mac and the web
Best for
macOS users who rely on keyboard shortcuts and want to reduce time spent navigating menus, searching for files, or repeating manual tasks.
At a glance
Alfred is available on macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Running with Crayons Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Alfred free?
- Yes — Alfred is free to download on macOS.
- What platforms is Alfred available on?
- Alfred is available on macOS.
- What is Alfred?
- Alfred is a macOS app that increases productivity through hotkeys, keywords, text expansion, and custom actions. It lets you search your Mac and the web quickly, and automate control of your system.
- Can Alfred search the web?
- Yes, Alfred can search both your Mac and the web from a single interface.
- Does Alfred support text expansion?
- Yes, Alfred includes text expansion so you can replace typed shortcuts with full phrases or snippets.
- What are the alternatives to Alfred?
- Alfred is similar to File Fillet, Dropzone 4, Lasso - Window Manager for macOS, and Klack. Browse related apps by tag: keyboard, automation, and productivity.
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