CarlosNZ

Favourite folders is my choice http://www.alfredfor...vorite-folders/

Reluctant to blow my own horn too much, but my TimeZone/WorldClock and Dial with iPhone workflows have seemed fairly popular (based on number of downloads). Also, EggTimer, but that's already been mentioned.
 
As far as other folks', I really like Benzi's new Wikipedia search.
 
(Plus others mentioned above, which I've "liked")

I'd go for
Favourite Folders by David Ferguson - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/784-favorite-folders/ Hacker News by Loris Guignard - https://github.com/loris/alfred-hackernews-workflow Colors by Tyler Eich - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/805-colors%E2%80%94a-css-color-conversion-workflow/?hl=colors SSH by Isometry - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/826-ssh-with-smart-hostname-autocompletion And being evil, I'd vote for all my extensions!
But maybe:
Comics by Benzi - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/1217-comic-strip-viewer-workflow Todo by Benzi - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/1317-todo-simple-task-list-management/ Screen Capture by Benzi - http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/902-take-quick-screenshots-using-the-screencapture-workflow/

I vote for that one too!

1) Google Autocomplete - David Ferguson - Don't know
2) Weather - David Ferguson http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/193-weather-workflow-with-conditions-and-forecast/
3) Wolfram ALpha - Tyler Eich http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/655-wolframalpha-workflow/
4) Thoughts - Daniel Shannon http://alfred.daniel.sh
5) Disk Space - Florian Pellet http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/678-check-available-disk-space/
 
Also, I made a simple webs search shortcut for this forum, so I can constantly check out new workflows. A workflow to find new workflows would be pretty awesome.

Hello there! With this workflow you could either use cmd+alt+n or the keyword txt to create a new txt file in the front window of the Finder. If no window is open, the file will be created on the Desktop.
Comment out the line (delete the --)
 
-- tell application "Finder" to open theFile 
 
to open the file after it has been created.
 

 
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Also, I've highlighted ones here that need to be given some credit because they provide tools for workflow developers or are great examples of how to develop.
 
 
phyllisstein should get some cred for his python library: http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/403-alp-a-python-workflow-module/ robhor should get some for showing us how to do drill-down menus: http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/376-drill-down-menus-movie-search-omdb-api-alfred-repo/ (useful for people making more advanced workflows).   tomhunt needs cred for the initial alfpt (http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/234-alfpt-alfred-package-tools-workflow-installerupdater/) and, by extension, Olivier needs cred for the upcoming package manager (http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/829-apm-alfred-package-manager-need-testers/)   EggTimer from CarlosNZ — I don't use the EggTimer, but it needs to be highlighted as to how a very complex workflow could be made. (http://www.alfredforum.com/topic/275-eggtimer-v2-updated-to-beta4d/)

I tried to find it, but couldn't.
I sometimes rely on my memory of text more then my numerous hotkeys, so in a workflow like "call a selected number on my iphone" I would love to have this workflow :
Select a phone number on a webpage
Launch Alfred with the default hotkey
Write "Call on iphone" and have the workflow pick up the selected text, and pass it as {query} onwards to my workflows
 
This could be so awesome!

I was very excited to be able to choose another typeface in Alfred 2, because of my deeply felt hatred of Helvetica. I had it all planned out: Avenir Medium. It was going to be a thing of beauty. I upgraded my powerpack license, thoughts of beautiful type circling in my head... I punched in my activation code, and... Chalkboard? Marker Felt? Impact? Surely jokes... but no way to set Avenir to be my typeface of choice? Truely, my heart crumpled. I beseech you: please grant me Avenir.
 
 
TL;DR: I want to be able to choose Avenir as my theme's typeface. Choosing any font would be my preferred, but just Avenir would be alright as well.

Hello,
 
It would be nice to have the possibility to test one workflow in the free version. It's one of the most important feature of this new version, and it would be interesting to have the possibility to test it before deciding to buy
 
Thank you

It'd be nice if the displayed notifications (from the output action) could have a configurable action on click, like many notifications from other applications have.

This tutorial is aimed at Alfred 2. Alfred 3 allows you to connect one Script Filter to another, so these workarounds are not necessary. (They might still be interesting, however.) [added 2017-03-20 by deanishe]
 
Provided below is a workflow that provides a demonstration of how to reuse a single script filter or, how to chain multiple script filters together so that you can create the illusion of having multiple steps or allow you to further refine results from the first script filter, using the second.
 

 
Demo 1
This demo shows how you can use AppleScript to call the next step (another script filter) after the first script filter has completed. This could be used to send the value of the first script filter into the second, or, you could just save the values to file and then read them all back in when you are done. This example will save the value to file.
 
Demo 2
This demo shows how you can reuse a single script filter using autocompletion to separate multiple inputs with a delimiter. When the filter completes, you could then use that delimiter to split the string into its multiple parts. This works really well if your input data is numeric or short strings.
 
Demo 3
This demo shows how you can reuse a single script filter, with AppleScript to provide multiple inputs/steps to the end user.The data entered by the user is saved to file in each step, then read in and appended together at the end. You could separate the final output with a delimiter and pass it on to something else if you wanted.
 
There are many ways that this could be customized to your liking. Change the delimiters, how values are passed, etc. This thread is merely meant to provide examples of how this could be accomplished for those interested.
 
Download the demo workflow here.

This is brilliant, thanks!

This workflow pauses iTunes after the current track is finished playing. Useful for when you want to take a break, but don't want to interrupt the song you're listening to.
 
I originally wrote this for Alfred 1, but I never published it. It doesn't take advantage of any Alfred 2 features, but I hope it still might be useful to someone.
 
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Not so much a bug, as just something that could potentially create confusion.
 
Check out the following screenshot:
 

 
One would think that the "something" keyword sends a single input to the script, which splits to two output modules.
 
However, the keyword is actually the one doing the branching, but Alfred doesn't draw the split until after the script, which is visually confusing. It only becomes clear if you move the script icon up a bit:
 

 
It's not a huge deal, but it'd probably be worth cleaning up before the final release, no?

Not so much a bug, as just something that could potentially create confusion.
 
Check out the following screenshot:
 

 
One would think that the "something" keyword sends a single input to the script, which splits to two output modules.
 
However, the keyword is actually the one doing the branching, but Alfred doesn't draw the split until after the script, which is visually confusing. It only becomes clear if you move the script icon up a bit:
 

 
It's not a huge deal, but it'd probably be worth cleaning up before the final release, no?

I'm not sure if this behaviour is intentional or not, but I've discovered that when Alfred exports a workflow, he destroys any embedded custom icons the files might have had.
 
Exhibit A:

 
This is how I had the file in the workflow folder. I'd embedded the icon because certain applescripts require "with icon of file" rather than being able to use the image directly.
 
However, after re-importing the workflow back into Alfred (or just unzipping it directly in the Finder)...
 
Exhibit B:

 
I did wonder if this was just a result of the zipping process. However, if I zip the files with the built-in Mac "Archive" utility, the unzipped version shows the icon as expected.
 
Is this an intentional space-saving measure, or an unintended consequence/bug? 

Hey folks,
 
I've been chugging away building a new version of my EggTimer extension to take advantage of Alfred 2's new features. And now it's ready for whoever would like to to have a playaround with it and see what they think:
 
EggTimer v2.0
 
 
It will also be available at Tom's Alfred Repo, but I personally haven't had a chance to test that yet, so let me know how it goes for you.
 
Now, it's very much a beta, as there's several things that don't work as well as I'd like yet, but I'm pretty pleased with how the integration with Alfred 2's new live results feedback via the Script Filter is working. My aim is to have a really nicely polished, easy-to-use (no users fiddling with config files) workflow ready to release by the time Alfred 2 goes public, so any comments or suggestions are most welcome.  It's ready! (22 March 2013)
 
I've included a full summary of all the functionality in the documentation included in the download (enter timer help in Alfred), but here's just a quick overview of the features:
Simple timers Auto-repeating timers Alarms (set a specific time) Snooze function Repeat function Recent Timers list (choose one to restart) Full integration into Alfred's results window. Couple of quick caveats:
EggTimer currently requires growlnotify to display notifications when timers finish. This is because the timer process completely decouples from Alfred to run in the background, so it can’t feed back its output to Alfred. I’m working on a solution to use a Notification Centre alert option to make this as seamless as possible to the user.
Currently, running timers won’t restart after a crash or a reboot. I’m working on a solution to this which I aim to have working soon.
Okay, that's about it. Enjoy, and let me know how it works for you.
 
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21 January 2013: Updated to beta 2
 
Changes:
Timers/Alarms now use a “while…” loop to check due time against time of day (instead of just sleeping for a duration). This prevents the problem of timers running late if the computer was put to sleep. (Don't know why I didn't just do this to begin with.) ----
 
24 January 2013: Updated to beta 3
 
Changes:
Now uses recommended working folders for storing timer info and preferences. The main benefit from the user point of view is that future updates won’t overwrite your timers and preferences. Timers and Auto-timers now accept hour:minute input. Syntax is timer HRS:MINS Reminder. Can now stop timers from the timer list using the option-key modifier. Kind of an ugly implementation though, as it will display the same information regardless of whether it’s context-appropriate. Trying to think of a better way to make this work. (Suggestions welcome!) Timers will be restored if they have crashed. This is only partially implemented though, because it’ll only check if you actually run the workflow. It won’t restore them at login yet, which is more important. Working on it. Miscellaneous minor tweaks. ----
 
27 January 2013: Updated to beta 4
 
Changes:
The big one: will now resume timers after restart/re-login. EggTimer adds an entry to the OS X launchd daemon to check for and resume timers at startup. You will be prompted to give permission for this on first launch of EggTimer. New keyword/workflow structure. Check out the workflow config panel to see what’s what. If you’d prefer the old ones (all starting with timer), just change them yourself (eg. repeat -> timer repeat). You’ll note that from the timer list (timers or hotkey Ctrl-T) you can also select to launch a new timer or alarm (courtesy of Alfred’s new Applescript-ability). Now has a “nuke” option (timer nuke) to reset EggTimer back to initial blank config. (Deletes all working folders, cancels running timers, uninstalls startup item.) Fixed bug with “08” and “09” minutes entries when using hrs:mins timer format. More specific icons and other miscellaneous UI tweaks. beta4a
Fixed minor (and embarrassing) regression. ----
 
28 January 2013: Updated to beta4b
 
Changes:
Fixed absolute path reference preventing permission dialog from launching.  
28 January 2013: Updated to beta4c
 
Changes:
Doh! One more pesky absolute path eliminated. There's still a bit of weirdness with resuming timers after a login though, so I'm still trying to figure that out. Maybe answer "no" to installing startup item for now.. beta4d
Okay, the problem was fairly minor (just me being scatterbrained ), so the startup check should work nicely now. Here's hoping! ---
 
22 March 2013: Updated to v2.0 (final)
I've finally integrated proper notifications for the completed timers. It will work with either Growl or Notification Centre, depending on what you have selected in the workflow config. growlnotify is no longer required, and you'll find "EggTimer" as a properly registered application within Growl's preferences (where you can tweak it). Miscellaneous tweaks and tidy-ups (including documentation - timer help to display)

It's worth also adding to this that in the not too distant future, I am going to look at adding hotkey and keyword migration to the workflow updating, which means that if you setup a workflow to your liking, the keywords and hotkeys will remain through an upgrade.

NOTE: This workflow has not been updated to work with Alfred 3.0 and above, and is known to cause issues. Use at your own risk.
 
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Keep all the miscellaneous crap off your Desktop by sweeping everything into a "DeskDrawer" folder, which is easily accessible from our good friend Alfred.
 
Download DeskDrawer v1.5
[updated 25 March 2014]
 
Okay, the idea is not completely original — I've used apps like DesktopTidy and Unclutter to achieve this, but it's amazing how simple it is to replicate the basic concept with an Alfred workflow.
 

This is your "DeskDrawer" in Alfred (keyword "drawer", default hotkey Shift-Cmd-D). From there you can:
search the list (just start typing) open an item (select it) move it back to your Desktop (option-select) reveal it in DeskDrawer/Finder (cmd-select) browse/open it in Alfred (ctrl-select) for further action. Move item to the Trash (fn-select) [NEW in 1.3] There is a file action, "Move to DeskDrawer" (as well as the  keyword "move") for quickly flicking items into the Drawer. There is also the keyword "sweep" to scoop all your Desktop items into DeskDrawer in one hit. And finally, "deskrestore" will dump the contents of your DeskDrawer back on the Desktop in all its messy glory.
 
You can also undo your last file/folder movement with the "unmove" keyword. [New in v1.5]
 
And now you can protect certain items on your Desktop from being moved during a sweep, with either the File Action "Protect from DeskDrawer Sweep" or the keyword "protect". (Reverse this with the File Action "UnProtect from DeskDrawer Sweep" or keyword "unprotect".) [New in v1.5]
 
And finally, for full documentation, use the keyword "deskdrawer help". [New in v1.5]
 
I don't about the rest of you, but I like to keep my Desktop as clutter-free as possible (unlike my IRL desktop! ), so having this capability in Alfred is great.
 
Let me know what you think, or any bugs you find.
 
Features I'd still like to add:
The ability to "protect" certain files from the "sweep" and "deskrestore" actions. [DONE in v1.5] Be able to specify the location of your DeskDrawer folder. [DONE in v1.2] Any requests?  
UPDATE:  1 April 2013 - v1.3
New action: "fn-select" item to Trash it. Consolidated and tidied up workflow setup panel. Support for Alleyoop auto-updater Minor cosmetic tweaks. UPDATE: 2 April 2013 - v1.4
New keyword: "move" — moves selected items to Drawer (same as the file action, but you just enter it in Alfred's main window — some people seem to prefer this approach.) UPDATE: 25 March 2014 - v1.5
New icon for DeskDrawer folder (to fit in with OS X custom folder look). DeskDrawer is now allowed on the Desktop itself. “Undo” function to reverse the last “Move” to DeskDrawer or Sweep. “Protect” specified Desktop items from being moved to the DeskDrawer during Sweeps. Fix for XML-illegal characters in filenames. More icons. Removed AlleyOop updater support. Default DeskDrawer location is now Home folder. Local documentation (keyword: deskdrawer help) Miscellaneous minor tweaks and fixes.

Yep, there's a change to the data returned by Wolfram Alpha. I'll fix this and release an update in a day or two.

In which case, being able to copy and paste objects between flows would be highly desirable

Yeah, this would be handy. In the meantime, what I've done is taken some of the simpler workflows that just perform one command and put them all in one workflow, like so:
 

 
Helps a little bit with the sidebar clutter.

We've just released b119 and spent most of the afternoon getting ridiculously excited over the latest additions. You can now create hotkey and keyword based iTunes actions.
 

 
These include:
Hotkey to start playing a random album and post the details of it to Notification Centre Rate track as ★★★★★ and post to Notification Centre Clear the rating And my favourite... "currenttrack" keyword to show what song's playing at the moment Update to b119 and you can create your own too

Yes, you're right, Tyler. Adding the negative conditions to a custom "open" workflow via the Advanced tab of the file filter is a pretty good solution actually.