Configuring and Using Push Notifications

Send push notifications to iOS and Android devices from InterSystems IRIS productions.

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#messaging #mobile #push notifications #apns #inter-systems iris #gcm

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npx skills add https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript --skill configuring-and-using-push-notifications

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Skill: Configuring and Using Push Notifications
Source: https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript/tree/main/skills/configuring-and-using-push
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript --skill configuring-and-using-push-notifications

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of sending push notifications to mobile devices (iOS and Android) from an InterSystems IRIS production, without needing to manage device specifics.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-Platform Notifications: Send notifications to both iOS (APNS) and Android (GCM) devices.
Identity Management: Use a single identifier to send notifications to all of a user's registered devices.
Production Integration: Seamlessly integrate push notification capabilities into your InterSystems IRIS production workflows.
Use Case: An e-commerce application can use this Skill to notify a customer about their order status update on their mobile device, even if they are not actively using the app.

Quick Start

Use the push notifications skill to send an alert message to the user identified by 'user123'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Configuring and Using Push Notifications

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

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How do I send push notifications from InterSystems IRIS to mobile devices?▼

To send push notifications from InterSystems IRIS, use this Skill within your production to route alerts to iOS and Android devices. It abstracts platform-specific protocols and manages device registration through an Identity Manager.

What is the best way to send notifications to both iOS and Android from an InterSystems IRIS production?▼

The best way to send cross-platform notifications from an InterSystems IRIS production is using this Skill, which abstracts APNS for iOS and GCM for Android into a single routing process managed by an Identity Manager.

Can I send a push notification to multiple devices using a single user identifier?▼

Yes, you can send a push notification to multiple devices using a single identifier. The Skill uses an Identity Manager to map one user ID to all their registered iOS and Android devices for unified notification routing.

Does this push notification Skill support external ObjectScript integration?▼

Yes, the Skill supports external ObjectScript integration. You can send push notifications directly or route them via an AppService, allowing your ObjectScript code to trigger mobile alerts through the InterSystems IRIS production.

How does the Identity Manager handle device registration for APNS and GCM?▼

The Identity Manager handles device registration by mapping a single user identifier to their registered mobile devices. This abstraction manages the routing of notifications to the correct platform-specific protocols like APNS and GCM.