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Alfred is a launcher for OS X. It's primarily used as a replacement for Spotlight. For alternatives see here.

Alfred is a productivity tool for OSX that provides numerous improvements to the operating system.

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Versatile search

Quickly search for files, applications and web services from the same input.

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Can create custom automated workflows

Allows the creation of automated workflows by connecting keywords, hotkeys and actions together without writing code.

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Built-in calculator

Alfred is able to handle simple mathematical commands and more extensive expressions alike. Pressing Enter copies the result to the clipboard.

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Full keyboard controls

You can do everything using just the keyboard.

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Integrates with 1Password

Alfred allows getting secure and fast access to your 1Password 1Click bookmarks.

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Clipboard history

Alfred offers a clipboard with an extensive history for quick access to your copied text, images and links.

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Entry of everything

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Allows theming

Alfred allows adjusting colors, fonts, sizes and more to create new themes.

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Lightweight and smooth

Alfred is a lightweight application for OS X and runs smoothly, even on older devices.

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Productivity booster

Helps speed up your working day one shortcut at a time.

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Offers both a free version and a paid version available

The paid version is more customizable, but the free version is still very powerful.

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Many features require the $25 powerpack add-on

Features like custom workflows, clipboard history, 1Password integrations and others require the powerpack add-on.

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