Alfred does not recognize either Apple Notes or Apple TextEdit as apps to launch. Why?

[Richard Fuhr]

I just installed Alfred on a MacBook Pro with the M1 chip and wanted to launch the Apple Notes app by entering notes or Notes into the Alfred text input field.

However the results did not include the Apple Notes app.

I tried the same with TextEdit, and Alfred did not recognize that app either.

These apps can be launched using the Mac's built-in Spotlight utility.

By contrast, I tried entering many other app names into the Alfred text input field and in those cases Alfred did find the corresponding app.

So, my question is:  what is going on with Apple Notes and Apple TextEdit and why doesn't Alfred recognize either of those as apps to launch

[Vero]

@Richard Fuhr Which version of Alfred are you using? Please ensure you're using Alfred 4.3 from https://www.alfredapp.com 

 

Take a look at this troubleshooting page if Alfred cannot find certain apps:

https://www.alfredapp.com/help/troubleshooting/indexing/

 

Cheers,
Vero

 

 

[Richard Fuhr]

Thanks. After I updated to the most recent version, Alfred was able to find all my apps.