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Send cross-platform system alerts via the request-attention hook script.

Updated Jan 4, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#cross-platform#alerts#ai-assistant#notification#attention#system-notification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shwilliamson/a-test --skill notifications
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: notifications
Source: https://github.com/shwilliamson/a-test/tree/main/.automatasaurus/skills/notifications
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shwilliamson/a-test --skill notifications

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a simple, standardized way to alert a user when their input is required, an approval is needed, or guidance is blocked.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Notifications: Trigger alerts based on context such as questions, approvals, being stuck, or task completion.
  • Explicit Notification Requests: Use the request-attention script to prompt the user with a specific type and message.
  • Cross-Platform Delivery: Works with native system notifications across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Quick Start

Trigger a question notification using the provided hook: .claude/hooks/request-attention.sh question "Should we proceed with the deployment?"

Frequently Asked Questions about notifications

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trigger cross-platform system notifications when an AI assistant needs user attention?▼

Trigger cross-platform system notifications by executing the request-attention.sh hook script. This delivers native alerts with optional sound cues across macOS, Linux, and Windows when user input or approval is required.

Can I send a custom notification message when a workflow is stuck waiting for approval?▼

Yes, you can send a custom notification message when a workflow is stuck by passing the message string and a specific type, such as approval, as arguments to the request-attention.sh script.

Does this notification tool work natively on macOS, Linux, and Windows environments?▼

Yes, the notification tool works natively on macOS, Linux, and Windows environments. It uses standardized system notifications to reliably deliver cross-platform alerts without requiring additional dependencies.

What is the best way to alert users automatically when a task requires explicit attention?▼

The best way to alert users automatically is to configure context-based triggers for questions, approvals, or task completion. The system then prompts the user explicitly via the request-attention.sh script.

Do I need to install any dependencies to send system notifications with optional sound cues?▼

No, you do not need to install any dependencies to send system notifications with optional sound cues. The Skill operates independently to deliver alerts across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

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