Commands
Use short SMS keywords to trigger the most common alfred_ actions with fewer letters, ideal for texting one-handed or when you want faster results.
Natural language always works, but if you’re texting one-handed or want speed, these short commands trigger common actions.
Quick keywords
| Send | Does |
|---|---|
brief |
Generate your Daily Brief now (don’t wait for morning) |
inbox |
List the top items in your inbox |
tasks |
Show your open task list |
today |
Show today’s calendar |
tomorrow |
Show tomorrow’s calendar |
next |
Your next meeting / event |
quiet |
Toggle quiet hours on |
noise [sender] |
Add sender to noise list |
vip [email] |
Add a VIP |
forget [thing] |
Forget a remembered fact |
Snooze and follow-up
| Send | Does |
|---|---|
snooze [duration] |
Snooze the most recent item alfred_ surfaced |
remind me [when] |
Set a reminder |
follow up [when] |
Track a follow-up on the most recent thread |
Acknowledgments
When alfred_ asks “should I send this?”:
yes/send/do it→ confirmno/cancel/nevermind→ cancelwait→ pause the action without dismissing it
Multi-step flows
If you’re mid-flow (alfred_ asked a question, you answer), the next message you send is treated as the answer. Send nevermind to bail out without doing anything.
When in doubt
You don’t need to remember any of these — natural language always works. Commands just save typing.