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macos-notification

Send macOS system notifications with custom titles, subtitles, and sounds via osascript.

36|2|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#notification#system#osascript#alert
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill macos-notification
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-notification
Source: https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small/tree/main/instances/xiaodazi/skills/macos-notification
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill macos-notification

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows for sending system-level notifications on macOS, ensuring users are alerted to important events or task completions without needing to actively monitor the application.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Alerts: Deliver timely notifications for completed long-running tasks.
  • User Attention: Grab user attention for critical information or required actions.
  • Use Case: After a complex data processing job finishes in the background, this Skill can send a notification to your desktop saying "Data processing complete. Review the results in /path/to/results."

Quick Start

Send a macOS notification with the title "Task Complete" and the message "Your report has been generated.".

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-notification

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send macOS system notifications from a script?▼

You can send macOS system notifications by executing the osascript command-line utility to trigger native desktop alerts. This allows scripts to display custom titles, subtitles, and sounds for task completions or important system messages.

Can I customize the title and sound of a macOS notification?▼

Yes, macOS notifications support custom titles, subtitles, and sounds for an enhanced user experience. This allows you to deliver specific system alerts and grab user attention for critical information or required actions.

What is the best way to alert users when a background task finishes on macOS?▼

The best way to alert users of background task completion is to send a system-level notification. This ensures users are notified of finished long-running jobs without needing to actively monitor the application window.

Does osascript work for sending desktop alerts without keeping the terminal open?▼

Yes, osascript sends system-level notifications independently of the active terminal session. It facilitates user alerts for task completions and reminders directly to the macOS desktop environment.

When do I need to use osascript for system alerts?▼

You need to use osascript for system alerts when you want to notify users of important background events without active monitoring. It is ideal for signaling the completion of complex data processing jobs or required user actions.

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