Comparison
alfred-workflow vs agent-framework
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-framework if the agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | alfred-workflow | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1344d since push) As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 16, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 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 Jul 15, 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-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- alfred-workflow
- 3.0k
- agent-framework
- 14k
Forks
- alfred-workflow
- 236
- agent-framework
- 2.3k
Open issues
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- agent-framework
- 605
Language
- alfred-workflow
- Python
- agent-framework
- Python
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-framework
- The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
Persona
- alfred-workflow
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- alfred-workflow
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- alfred-workflow
- Other
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- alfred-workflow
- Jan 10, 2023
- agent-framework
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- alfred-workflow
- Developer Tools
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- alfred-workflow
- Dormant (18%)
- agent-framework
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- alfred-workflow
- 1344d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- alfred-workflow
- 21
- agent-framework
- 605
Stars delta
- alfred-workflow
- -4 (30d)
- agent-framework
- +855 (30d)
Open issues delta
- alfred-workflow
- 0 (30d)
- agent-framework
- -80 (30d)
Owner type
- alfred-workflow
- User
- agent-framework
- Organization
Full report
- alfred-workflow
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · alfred-workflow: Python runtime · agent-framework: Python runtime
Choose alfred-workflow if…
- License: alfred-workflow is Other, agent-framework 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-framework if…
- License: agent-framework is MIT, alfred-workflow is Other.
- Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages..
- Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
When NOT to use agent-framework
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively.
- Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
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 (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: alfred-workflow 3.0k · agent-framework 14k (synced Sep 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between alfred-workflow and agent-framework?
- alfred-workflow: Full-featured library for writing Alfred 3 & 4 workflows. agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose alfred-workflow over agent-framework?
- Choose alfred-workflow over agent-framework when License: alfred-workflow is Other, agent-framework 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-framework over alfred-workflow?
- Choose agent-framework over alfred-workflow when License: agent-framework is MIT, alfred-workflow is Other; Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages.; Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent; Also covers AI Agents; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- 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-framework?
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively. Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
- Is alfred-workflow or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (13,573 vs 2,963). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are alfred-workflow and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (alfred-workflow: Other, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to alfred-workflow or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at alfred-workflow alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (alfred-workflow markdown twin, agent-framework 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-framework?
- alfred-workflow: Dormant. agent-framework: 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-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: alfred-workflow trust report; agent-framework trust report.