Manage hidden files for Alfred 2/3

This workflow permit to toggle the visiblity of hidden files in Finder in macOS (10.8 and higher).

It works with Alfred 2/3 and the Powerpack.

For more information about Alfred please visit the official site

Features

• Simply show/hide hidden files on macOS
• View the current status diectly in Alfred (see figure for more information)
• Automatically restart Finder after a command is given
• Uses Notification Center to inform user of the outcome of the operation
• Configurable directly in Alfred prefs
• Simple hotkey to show/hide hidden files directly from keyboard

Usage

How to use workflow:

1. Install workflow in Alfred
2. Type "hidden"
3. Now you have to simply type this:
   • "true" or "t" for hide hidden files
   • "false" or "f" for show hidden files
   • or you can type nothing for toggle the visibility of hidden files
4. Enjoy! :)

Otherwise you can simply use this simple hotkey:

• Cmd + Shift + H: hide hidden files
• Cmd + Shift + S: show hidden files

Screenshots

Toggle the visibility of hidden files

Show hidden files (in subtitle you can see actual state of hidden files)

Hide hidden files

Prevent errors

Changelog

Version 2

• Added macOS (now only 10.8 and higher compatible)
• Updated icon

Version 1.5

• Added OS X Yosemite compatibility
• Fixed wrong status with Mavericks and Yosemite

Version 1.4

• Added OS X Mavericks compatibility

Version 1.3

• Now is possible to simply type 'Hidden' to change visibility of hidden files
• Script is now in external file

Version 1.2

• Added pre OSX 10.8 support
• Added hotkeys

Version 1.1

Changed true/false for a more natural usage

Version 1.0

First working version! :)