Alfred v2 Primer: Getting Started with Version 2
With Alfred v2 now available for everyone to download, you might wonder where to start. This primer is your guided tour to version 2.
Where can I download v2?
If you can't wait to get your mitts on v2, you can now grab Alfred v2 from our homepage, so go ahead and install it.
To activate the Powerpack features, you'll need to have your v2 license. Mega Supporters received their licenses yesterday and Single Users who have purchased their license after 1st December '12 are receiving their licenses as we speak. If you haven't received yours, email us on from your registered email address and we'll reissue it for you.
Can I upgrade my v1 settings?
You'll need to set up a few of your settings in v2, like your hotkey and location, which gives you the chance to review some of your old settings at the same time.
David Ferguson has created a workflow to allow you to import your custom searches and snippets from Alfred v1. (This script is no longer suitable as v2 has evolved significantly since.)
Extensions from v1 can't be directly imported into v2. As Alfred v2's workflows are so much more flexible than Alfred v1's extensions, and every extension has been created differently, these require human intelligence to make the most of the workflows. Having said that, many v1 extensions have already been migrated to v2 by their respective developers, so check their website for more information.
Where can I find workflows and themes to import?
Workflows and themes are the two biggest changes in v2. During the beta, our amazing testers created numerous workflows and themes, which you can find on the Alfred forum. David also created many super useful workflows on dferg.us.
Over the coming weeks, we'll feature some of our favourite workflows and themes so keep an eye on the blog for many more great workflows.
I'm excited! How can I find out more about the v2 features?
We're so thrilled that v2 is now available for everyone to download. You'll find some additional information on the Support Site. We'll be posting tutorials and guides to the v2 features over the next few weeks.
Join us on the forum for more chatter about v2, and enjoy the power of Alfred v2 :)
