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desktop-notifications

Send desktop notifications from the terminal via Toast, osascript, or notify-send.

4|Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#cross-platform#alerts#scripts#desktop-notifications#notify
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill desktop-notifications
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: desktop-notifications
Source: https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers/tree/main/skills/desktop-notifications
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill desktop-notifications

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Desktop notifications from the terminal help users surface important updates without watching dashboards or logs, reducing context-switching and manual checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Basic Notification: send a simple alert from the CLI to signal task completion.
  • Pipe Input: route command output into a visible notification to monitor long-running processes.
  • Script Integration: trigger alerts after any shell command within automation workflows.

Quick Start

Install the tool and trigger a sample notification after a long operation to verify it works.

Frequently Asked Questions about desktop-notifications

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send desktop notifications from a shell script after a long-running command finishes?▼

You can send desktop notifications from a shell script by integrating a CLI tool that triggers alerts after command completion, freeing you from watching the terminal for task progress and results.

Can I pipe command output directly into a desktop notification to monitor long-running processes?▼

Yes, you can route command output into a desktop notification to monitor long-running processes, allowing you to surface important updates from the terminal without manually checking logs.

Does cross-platform CLI desktop notification work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?▼

Cross-platform CLI desktop notification works across Windows, macOS, and Linux by utilizing platform-specific backends like Toast, osascript, and notify-send respectively to deliver alerts.

What is the best way to alert users about task progress from the terminal without constant manual checks?▼

The best way to alert users about task progress from the terminal is using desktop notifications, which surface important updates automatically and reduce context-switching from manual checks.

Do I need osascript or notify-send already installed to trigger terminal alerts on macOS and Linux?▼

Yes, you need platform-specific backends installed: osascript for macOS, notify-send for Linux, and Toast for Windows to successfully trigger terminal alerts from the CLI.

Why use desktop notifications for build processes instead of watching dashboards or logs?▼

Desktop notifications for build processes help surface important updates directly to your desktop, reducing context-switching and manual checks compared to actively watching dashboards or logs.

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