**Alfred 5.5 Takes a Visual Leap and Integrates AI**
The productivity powerhouse, Alfred, has rooted itself deeply in the machines of veteran Mac users. With multiple awards under its belt, Alfred has long contributed to making work on Apple computers more efficient, largely by speeding things up with shortcuts and text expansions. On Alfred’s official sales channel, the previously introduced version 5, from two years ago, continues to hold sway. However, interested users now have the chance to get their hands on a pre-release version of Alfred 5.5.
The developers behind Alfred are setting the stage for a completely new way to interact with their application with the upcoming update to version 5.5. Among other enhancements, Alfred 5.5 aims to modernize the application and make it more visually appealing by incorporating graphic and interactive display options.
Embracing modern trends, Alfred’s developers are also diving into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The forthcoming version not only extends the text windows with Markdown support but also offers the ability to fully integrate AI in the form of ChatGPT and DALL-E, thereby enabling users to generate written responses or directly create images through text inputs.
Curious Alfred users can dive straight into this expansion with a sample workflow available for download from the developers. Naturally, using this feature requires the installation of the public beta version of Alfred 5.5.
**Alfred 5.5: Download and Updates**
The developers have laid out an overview of the key innovations tied to Alfred 5.5 [here](#). For those looking to delve deeper, a comprehensive changelog detailing every version jump of Alfred can be found [here](#).
Alfred 5.5 will roll out as a free update for all Alfred Powerpack users. With a somewhat limited but still impressive set of features, the application can be downloaded and used for free.
This update is a significant stride toward integrating contemporary tech trends into Alfred, making it not just a tool for efficiency but also a platform for creative and interactive engagement. For longtime users and newcomers alike, Alfred 5.5 is shaping up to be a dynamic refresh that could redefine how we interact with our Macs.
source: https://www.ifun.de/alfred-5-5-wird-visueller-und-integriert-ki-228419/
