--- title: "alfred-workflow vs astron-rpa" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/deanishe-alfred-workflow-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa" tools: ["deanishe-alfred-workflow", "iflytek-astron-rpa"] --- # alfred-workflow vs astron-rpa *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick alfred-workflow if alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4; pick astron-rpa if astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. [alfred-workflow](https://www.deanishe.net/alfred-workflow/) reports 3.0k GitHub stars, 236 forks, and 21 open issues, last pushed Jan 10, 2023. [astron-rpa](http://www.iflyrpa.com) has 5.5k stars, 598 forks, and 58 open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [alfred-workflow's repository](https://github.com/deanishe/alfred-workflow) and [astron-rpa's repository](https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa). | | [alfred-workflow](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows | Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments | | Stars | 2,963 | 5,542 | | Forks | 236 | 598 | | Open issues | 21 | 58 | | Language | Python | Python | | Adopt for | Alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4. | astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [alfred-workflow](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow.md) | [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 1344d | 4d | | Open issues (now) | 21 | 58 | | Stars delta | -4 (30d) | -268 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +15 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [alfred-workflow](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow.md) - Python runtime; [astron-rpa](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: alfred-workflow - **Adopt for:** Alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4. ## Decision facts: astron-rpa - **Adopt for:** astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance. ## Choose when ### Choose alfred-workflow if… - License: alfred-workflow is Other, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to alfred-workflow: alfred-workflow, caching, fuzzy-search, http. - Use this tool if you are creating Alfred workflows specifically for Alfred 3 or 4 on macOS. ### Choose astron-rpa if… - License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, alfred-workflow is Other. - Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation. - Also covers AI Agents. - For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ## When NOT to use alfred-workflow - Do not use this library if your development is focused on different productivity applications that do not integrate with Alfred. - Avoid this tool if you are working on systems or environments that do not support macOS, as it is designed for macOS only. ## When NOT to use astron-rpa - If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. - For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. - When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between alfred-workflow and astron-rpa? alfred-workflow: Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows. astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose alfred-workflow over astron-rpa? Choose alfred-workflow over astron-rpa when License: alfred-workflow is Other, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to alfred-workflow: alfred-workflow, caching, fuzzy-search, http; Use this tool if you are creating Alfred workflows specifically for Alfred 3 or 4 on macOS. ### When should I choose astron-rpa over alfred-workflow? Choose astron-rpa over alfred-workflow when License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, alfred-workflow is Other; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, ai, astron, automation; Also covers AI Agents; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data. ### When should I avoid alfred-workflow? Do not use this library if your development is focused on different productivity applications that do not integrate with Alfred. Avoid this tool if you are working on systems or environments that do not support macOS, as it is designed for macOS only. ### When should I avoid astron-rpa? If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization. ### Is alfred-workflow or astron-rpa more popular on GitHub? astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,542 vs 2,963). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are alfred-workflow and astron-rpa open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (alfred-workflow: Other, astron-rpa: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to alfred-workflow or astron-rpa? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [alfred-workflow alternatives](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow/alternatives) and [astron-rpa alternatives](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives) ([alfred-workflow markdown twin](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow/alternatives.md), [astron-rpa markdown twin](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/deanishe-alfred-workflow-vs-iflytek-astron-rpa.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, alfred-workflow or astron-rpa? alfred-workflow: Dormant. astron-rpa: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for alfred-workflow and astron-rpa? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [alfred-workflow trust report](/tools/deanishe-alfred-workflow/trust); [astron-rpa trust report](/tools/iflytek-astron-rpa/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=deanishe-alfred-workflow`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=deanishe-alfred-workflow) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_