moonpay-price-alerts

Monitor token prices and emit desktop alerts when thresholds are crossed.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Drock91/ows-hackathon --skill moonpay-price-alerts-drock91
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Skill: moonpay-price-alerts
Source: https://github.com/Drock91/ows-hackathon/tree/main/.agents/skills/moonpay-price-alerts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Drock91/ows-hackathon --skill moonpay-price-alerts-drock91

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mp, jq, bc, osascript, notify-send, launchctl, crontab, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Monitors token prices and emits desktop alerts when thresholds are crossed, helping users react quickly without manual monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Observe-only price monitoring: no trading or wallet actions.
  • One-shot and recurring alerts: alerts delivered via OS notifications using osascript (macOS) or notify-send (Linux).
  • Cross-platform scheduling: supports launchd or cron for automatic checks and self-disabling after a trigger.

Quick Start

Configure the script with your target token and price, install the required tools, and run it to receive a desktop alert when the target is reached.

Frequently Asked Questions about moonpay-price-alerts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up local token price alerts on macOS or Linux?

You can create recurring token price alerts by running a local script scheduled through launchd or cron, allowing it to emit desktop alerts automatically when token prices cross your specified thresholds.

Can I schedule a one-shot crypto price alert that disables after triggering?

Yes, the monitoring script supports one-shot alerts that automatically disable themselves after the token price threshold is crossed and the desktop alert is triggered.

What dependencies do I need to run Moonpay price alerts?

Running token price alerts requires the mp CLI, jq, and bc for data processing, plus osascript for macOS or notify-send for Linux desktop alerts, and launchctl or crontab for scheduling.

Does this token price monitoring script execute trades or wallet actions?

No, this token price monitoring script is observe-only and does not execute trades or wallet actions; it strictly focuses on emitting desktop alerts when thresholds are crossed.

What is the best way to receive desktop notifications for crypto price thresholds?

Using a local monitoring script with osascript or notify-send is a reliable way to receive desktop notifications for crypto price thresholds without manual monitoring, supporting both one-shot and recurring alerts.

Are there limitations when using cron or launchd for crypto price monitoring?

Limitations of using cron or launchd for crypto price monitoring include relying on system uptime for scheduled checks and requiring local dependencies like mp, jq, and bc to be properly installed and configured.