This workflow allows you to open a URL in Google Chrome via Alfred.
https://sw.cowtech.it/alfred-chrome
To trigger the workflow, type chrome or cr. Optionally you can add a URL.
Between the results you will a list of profiles to use to open the URL (or simply to open a new window).
If you hold the Alt key while selecting the result item, the window will be open using incognito mode.
This workflow has been tested on Alfred 3, 4 and 5.
Double click (or open in Alfred settings) the Alfred Chrome.alfredworkflow file.
If you get the message “alfred-chrome” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified., then you have to whitelist the execution of the helper:
- Open Alfred preferences.
- Go to workflows.
- Right click (or Alt+Click) on the Alfred Workflow item and select "Open in Finder".
- Inside finder right click (or Alt+Click) on
alfred-chromeand then select "Open". - You should see a warning from the operating system. Just allow the execution and you're done.
Remove the workflow via Alfred settings.
If you use Canary version of Chrome or similar applications, like Chromium, you can instruct the workflow to use it.
To do it:
- In the Workflows settings, select Alfred Chrome workflow
- Open the
Configure workflow and variablesby clicking on the second icon on right section of the workflow header. - Under the
Workflow Environment Variablessection, create a variable calledALFRED_CHROME_NAMEand enter the same name you see in your Applications folder. - Click on
Saveand you're good to go! :)
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