claude-bell

Send macOS notifications and collect user input via the cb CLI.

Updated Jan 22, 2026

Search Tags:#macOS #notifications #terminal #alerts #user-input #claude-bell #cb

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npx skills add https://github.com/aaronbassett/claude-bell --skill claude-bell

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Skill: claude-bell
Source: https://github.com/aaronbassett/claude-bell/tree/main/plugins/core/skills/claude-bell
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aaronbassett/claude-bell --skill claude-bell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables alerting users outside the terminal by sending macOS notifications and collecting input for confirmations, questions, or status updates during long-running tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Send notifications for task completion, errors requiring attention, or important updates.
Collect user input via text prompts or simple yes/no decisions to guide flow.
Provide structured guidance with title, subtitle, and message options to keep users informed.

Quick Start

To notify that a build is complete, use: cb -t "Build Complete" -m "All tests passed"

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-bell

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get macOS notifications for terminal task completion?▼

You can trigger macOS notifications for terminal tasks using the cb command-line interface, passing a title and message like cb -t "Build Complete" -m "All tests passed" to alert users outside the terminal.

Can I collect user input for confirmations during long-running terminal scripts?▼

Yes, this skill collects user input via macOS notifications for confirmations, questions, or status updates, allowing you to guide script flow with text prompts or simple yes/no decisions during long-running tasks.

Does this notification tool work on Linux or Windows?▼

No, this tool specifically relies on macOS notifications to alert users outside the terminal, meaning it requires macOS notification permissions and does not support Linux or Windows environments.

What notification fields can I customize for terminal alerts?▼

You can customize terminal alerts with standard macOS notification fields including title, subtitle, message, actions, and timeout options to provide structured guidance and keep users informed.

When should I use macOS notifications instead of terminal output?▼

Use macOS notifications for task completions, errors requiring attention, destructive action prompts, or important updates when users are focused away from the terminal window.