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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2023-03-07

★ 7GoAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

An Alfred workflow for Mac that adds workflow search/install, video streaming site lookup, and text case conversion.

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  root((helper))
    What it does
      Search Alfred workflows
      Install with one keystroke
      Find streaming sites
      Convert text case
    Tech stack
      Go
      Alfred
    Use cases
      Discover new workflows
      Quick streaming links
      Text formatting
    Audience
      Mac power users
      Alfred users

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Search and install new Alfred workflows without leaving the search bar.

REASON 2

Quickly find video streaming sites through Alfred.

REASON 3

Convert selected text to uppercase or lowercase with a keyboard shortcut.

What's in the stack?

GoAlfred

How it stacks up

demomanito/helperemersion/minilustrekelseyhightower/anthos-empathy-session
Stars777
LanguageGoGoGo
Last pushed2023-03-072019-01-072019-05-01
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatehard
Complexity1/54/51/5
Audiencegeneralresearcherdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires Alfred (paid Powerpack) installed on Mac.

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Prompt 1
Show me how to install the helper Alfred workflow on my Mac.
Prompt 2
Explain how to use helper to search and auto-install other Alfred workflows.
Prompt 3
Help me use helper's text case conversion feature with a keyboard shortcut.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is helper?

An Alfred workflow for Mac that adds workflow search/install, video streaming site lookup, and text case conversion.

What language is helper written in?

Mainly Go. The stack also includes Go, Alfred.

Is helper actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-03-07).

How hard is helper to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is helper for?

Mainly general.

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