contact-supervisor

Send ntfy.sh notifications to supervisors for blockers and milestones.

13|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab --skill contact-supervisor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: contact-supervisor
Source: https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab/tree/main/plugins/clab/skills/contact-supervisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab --skill contact-supervisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Send concise ntfy.sh notifications to a human supervisor when you hit blockers, need input, or want to report milestones.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fire-and-forget notifications to a supervisor via ntfy.sh.
  • Supports blockers, decision points, significant findings, and milestones with contextual messaging.
  • Uses the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable and a simple curl command to deliver the message.

Quick Start

Set CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC and run the curl command to notify your supervisor.

Frequently Asked Questions about contact-supervisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send ntfy.sh notifications to a supervisor when blockers arise?

To send ntfy.sh notifications for blockers, set the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable and execute a curl command to deliver fire-and-forget contextual messages to your supervisor.

What is the best way to report milestones and decisions to a human supervisor?

Reporting milestones and decisions is handled by sending concise ntfy.sh notifications using a simple curl command, ensuring timely human input is requested when significant findings are reached.

How do I set up the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable for supervisor alerts?

Setting up the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable requires configuring it in your system before running the curl command, which enables fire-and-forget notification delivery to your supervisor.

Can I poll for supervisor replies after sending an ntfy.sh notification?

Yes, you can poll for supervisor replies after sending an ntfy.sh notification; the mechanism supports optional polling to check for responses following the initial fire-and-forget message delivery.

Does this supervisor notification method work for experiments and collaboration tasks?

Yes, this supervisor notification method works for experiments and collaboration tasks where timely human input is required, specifically targeting blockers, decisions, and milestone reporting.

Why use fire-and-forget delivery for supervisor milestone reporting?

Fire-and-forget delivery for milestone reporting ensures the notification is dispatched immediately via curl without waiting for a response, allowing your process to continue running while the supervisor receives the alert.