After using Joel Califa’s excellent Emoji Pack for Alfred for several years, I decided to create my own curated version with a focus on efficiency and intuitive search.

Why Another Emoji Pack?

Joel’s pack is comprehensive and well-thought-out. However, over time I noticed a few areas where I wanted something different:

1. Streamlined Keywords: While Joel’s pack includes every possible keyword variation, I found this sometimes made it harder to find the exact emoji I wanted. My pack focuses on the most intuitive keywords.

2. Consistent Naming: I’ve implemented a strict naming convention that makes emoji discovery more predictable.

3. Regular Maintenance: The pack is actively maintained to include new emoji releases and improvements based on real usage.

Key Features

The pack focuses on keyboard-driven workflows with:

• Carefully selected keywords prioritizing intuitive discovery
• Consistent naming patterns across all emojis
• Optimized for quick searches
• Regular updates and maintenance

Comparison with Joel’s Pack

I performed a detailed analysis of both packs:

• Joel’s pack has more variations of keywords, offering flexibility but sometimes at the cost of precision
• My pack focuses on fewer, more targeted keywords per emoji
• Both packs maintain excellent emoji coverage

Some examples of the differences in keyword approach:

Getting Started

Visit the EmojiPack GitHub repository for:

• Download links and installation instructions
• Complete emoji list with keywords
• Contribution guidelines
• Detailed documentation

Future Plans

This is just the beginning! Future updates will include:

• More emoji variants as they become available
• Integration with popular emoji style guides
• Custom keyword suggestions based on usage patterns

Acknowledgments

A big thank you to Joel Califa for his original pack that inspired this project. His work set a high standard for emoji snippet collections.

The source code is available on GitHub under the MIT license. Contributions are welcome!