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Anyone using Alfred?
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Why?
As an app launcher or does it have workflows as well?
In any case, I'm gonna check quicksilver out.
Primarily as an app launcher but there are plenty of workflows (which quicksilver calls plugins). Best of all it's freeWhy?
As an app launcher or does it have workflows as well?
In any case, I'm gonna check quicksilver out.
TBH I doubt there's all that much different but I've been using Quicksilver for ages and I'm comfortable with it.
I find it far easier to work with than Automater.
Also, it has a feature called workflows which you can download or create yourself.
For example, if you use 1password, a keyword can trigger filling in your passwords for a site. I have a layout workflow which can arrange my windows into various grid orientations I set, or move windows between multiple monitors. You can open iTerm2 or terminal at the directory you're currently browsing in finder and vice versa. You can search for notes in evernote and add a note directly in alfred. Mail.app as well. And search Gmail (web).
If you can't remember in while file where you typed the word "banana", it will find that file for you. Much like grep. Not sure if spotlight can do this.
Theres some example workflows here and here.
It seems that quicksilver can do all this too and is free as Bwana has pointed out. Gonna look into it.
Tried Quicksilver initially - just found the learning curve too steep - been using Alfred for almost as long as I've had my MBP. Recently had to install Launchy on Windows machine, since I kept on trying to fire Alfred triggers... Doesn't come close, unfortunately.
Also picked up KM at 50% off a few weeks back. Still getting into it - but no doubt it's a powerhouse. Using the two in combination can quite easily support those keyboard warriors who have a mouse/trackpad allergy!
Also picked up KM at 50% off a few weeks back. Still getting into it - but no doubt it's a powerhouse. Using the two in combination can quite easily support those keyboard warriors who have a mouse/trackpad allergy!
That looks interesting. Will give the trial a whirl asap. Thanks for the link!
Ps - I sometimes find myself working on someone else's computer - and automatically running an Alfred command once/twice/three times, before realising it's not installed. Then comes a few more seconds of my trying to remember how to do the most basic thing -- quite scary how easily one forgets things that you no longer deem important!
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clasqm
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I prefer Chuck. Same idea, but it modestly restricts itself to launching apps instead of trying to create another whole UI on top of OSX.
If you just want an application launcher it looks like a fair option. Alfred, Launchbar and Keyboard Maestro offer many more, and extremely useful, features.