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OK, I finally had time to go through the reindexing process. It didn't change anything--which not surprising, because there have been no problems finding files--the problem is running file filters. Here is what happens when I use the sample PDF file filter you provide at https://www.alfredapp.com/help/workflows/inputs/file-filter/ 1. I type in "PDF": 2. I select "PDF File Searcher": 3. I type in the name of the PDF I'm looking for: This is the problem: the file filter disappears, and I'm given only fallback web searches. Alfred has no trouble searching by file name, for example: So it could be that I'm misunderstanding something basic, although I've used file filters successfully in the past. Or it could be an Alfred glitch. I'm running Mac OS 12.2.1 and Alfred 4.6.4 Thanks!

I just wanted to put in a word for an app that works great to extend Alfred: Keysmith. It's barely been mentioned on these boards, so I figured it was worth a plug. Keysmith has a very intuitive interface that generates macros by recording actions, even on web apps. Each macro has a URL, so it's straightforward to launch from an Alfred workflow. The Keysmith website has a bunch of use cases, although some are focused on custom keyboard shortcuts which Alfred powerpack users won't need. My own macros include: One that looks up a copied article title on my university library's Google Scholar access page (which doesn't have a search function that shows up in Alfred). Another creates a new note in Drafts with a copied recipe and then invokes the Drafts action that exports the note to my recipes folder. There are of course other ways of adding a bit of extra functionality to Alfred. I've used Keyboard Maestro, but found it overkill for my relatively simple needs (see comparison with Keysmith here); I still haven't learned scripting. Keysmith seems to work well enough for "the rest of us." So I encourage folk to check it out--it's free for <6 macros. Note: I'm not associated with the developer! Just a long-time Alfred user always interested in making things easier, as long as it is easy to make things easier.

Hello! Very simple file filter workflows no longer work. For example, I have one to search my Bookends Library folder. I type the trigger papersby and that pulls up the workflow, but then when I type space+filename, I get Google etc. searches instead. I tried downloading the sample workflow at https://www.alfredapp.com/help/workflows/inputs/file-filter/ and get the same error--seen screenshots. I'm running Alfred 4.6.3 Build 1285, Tuesday 15th February 2022 Mac OS 12.2.1 (21D62) Thanks!