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# Moby Games Alfred Workflow

Search [Moby Games](https://www.mobygames.com) by game name using [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com)

![alfred-moby-games](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ca75f3d9-4db2-4712-a32f-9149b297d7ba)

## Installation

Please use the [Alfred Gallery](https://alfred.app/workflows/gingerbeardman/moby-games/) so that you receive automatic updates.

Alternatively, grab the latest version from [releases/latest/](https://github.com/gingerbeardman/alfred-moby-games/releases/latest/)

## Requirements
- `zsh` (macOS default shell)
- `jq` ([download instructions](https://jqlang.github.io/jq/download/))
- `API key` (free; see below)

## API key
- [https://www.mobygames.com/info/api/](https://www.mobygames.com/info/api/)
> If you'd like access to the free API (not-for-profit use), create a MobyGames account and then visit your profile page. Click the 'API' link under your user name to sign up for an API key. If you wish to use the API key with an existing game launcher or plugin please specify which launcher and plugin you will be using.

Enter "Alfred app Moby Games workflow".

## Configuration
During installation:
- Change the Search Keyword
- Add your `API Key`

After installaton:
- Add a hot key, for searching with current Selected Text

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## Results
- Game Title
- Platforms and Release Years
- Press `Enter` to open the game page at mobygames.com

## Modifiers
- Cmd for Moby Games URL
- Cmd + Shift for Official URL

## Quick Look
- Cmd + Y for Moby Games URL
- [AlfredExtraPane](https://github.com/mr-pennyworth/alfred-extra-pane) is also supported

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## Contributors
- philocalyst

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## Licence
[MIT](./LICENSE)