Alfred (software)

Alfred
Original author(s)Andrew Pepperrell, Vero Pepperrell [1]
Developer(s)Running with Crayons Ltd
Initial release2010 [1]
Stable release
v5.5 / 20 March 2024; 6 months ago (2024-03-20)[2]
Operating systemmacOS
TypeApplication launcher (utility software)
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.alfredapp.com Edit this at Wikidata

Alfred is an application launcher and productivity software for macOS developed by Running with Crayons Ltd. It provides faster access to applications, files, folders, dictionaries, and various system functions.[3] Alfred is similar to macOS's Spotlight function, but offers a higher degree of customizability and extensibility through its action system known as "workflows".

  1. ^ a b "Behind the App: The Story of Alfred". Lifehacker. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  2. ^ "Alfred Change Log". Running with Crayons. Retrieved 20 Mar 2024.
  3. ^ "Alfred (for Mac)". PCMag UK. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2023-09-22.