Comparison
alfred-workflow vs Agent
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 Agent if agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | alfred-workflow | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1344d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (6d since push) As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 23, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- alfred-workflow
- Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows
- Agent
- Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.
Stars
- alfred-workflow
- 3.0k
- Agent
- 566
Forks
- alfred-workflow
- 236
- Agent
- 58
Open issues
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- Agent
- 1
Language
- alfred-workflow
- Python
- Agent
- Swift
Adopt for
- alfred-workflow
- Alfred-workflow is a Python library that simplifies the creation of Alfred workflows for macOS users, supporting versions 3 and 4.
- Agent
- Agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
Persona
- alfred-workflow
- -
- Agent
- -
Runtime
- alfred-workflow
- -
- Agent
- -
License
- alfred-workflow
- Other
- Agent
- MIT
Last pushed
- alfred-workflow
- Jan 10, 2023
- Agent
- Aug 5, 2026
Categories
- alfred-workflow
- Developer Tools
- Agent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- alfred-workflow
- Dormant (18%)
- Agent
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- alfred-workflow
- 1344d
- Agent
- 6d
Open issues (now)
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- Agent
- 1
Stars delta
- alfred-workflow
- -4 (30d)
- Agent
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- alfred-workflow
- 0 (30d)
- Agent
- Unknown
Full report
- alfred-workflow
- Trust report
- Agent
- Trust report
Choose alfred-workflow if…
- alfred-workflow is primarily Python; Agent is Swift.
- License: alfred-workflow is Other, Agent is MIT.
- 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 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.
Choose Agent if…
- Agent is primarily Swift; alfred-workflow is Python.
- License: Agent is MIT, alfred-workflow is Other.
- Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, automation, coding.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
When NOT to use Agent
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs.
- When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Last push (deanishe/alfred-workflow) · observed Jan 10, 2023
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (macOS26/Agent) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (macOS26/Agent) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (macOS26/Agent) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: alfred-workflow 3.0k · Agent 566 (synced Sep 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between alfred-workflow and Agent?
- alfred-workflow: Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows. Agent: Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose alfred-workflow over Agent?
- Choose alfred-workflow over Agent when alfred-workflow is primarily Python; Agent is Swift; License: alfred-workflow is Other, Agent is MIT; 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 Agent over alfred-workflow?
- Choose Agent over alfred-workflow when Agent is primarily Swift; alfred-workflow is Python; License: Agent is MIT, alfred-workflow is Other; Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, automation, coding; Also covers AI Agents; When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
- 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 Agent?
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs. When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
- Is alfred-workflow or Agent more popular on GitHub?
- alfred-workflow has more GitHub stars (2,963 vs 566). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are alfred-workflow and Agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (alfred-workflow: Other, Agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to alfred-workflow or Agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at alfred-workflow alternatives and Agent alternatives (alfred-workflow markdown twin, Agent markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, alfred-workflow or Agent?
- alfred-workflow: Dormant. Agent: 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 Agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: alfred-workflow trust report; Agent trust report.