notify-on-completion

Send local completion notifications via HTTP POST to the Agent Notifications app.

Updated Dec 20, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #completion #desktop #notify #Agent Notifications #HTTP POST

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npx skills add https://github.com/davidkelley/searchlite --skill notify-on-completion

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Skill: notify-on-completion
Source: https://github.com/davidkelley/searchlite/tree/main/.agents/skills/notify-on-completion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidkelley/searchlite --skill notify-on-completion

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a lightweight mechanism to surface local task completions as visible desktop notifications via your Agent Notifications app, ensuring teams stay informed without checking logs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Local alerting: Post-task completion alerts to the Agent Notifications service on the same host.
Payload customization: Include a concise title, summary content, and agent identifier to tailor the notification.
Use case: After a long build or test run, automatically notify developers with the outcome and duration.

Quick Start

Trigger a notification by POSTing a JSON payload to http://127.0.0.1:60766/agent/notify with fields title, content, and agent. The server will render a desktop notification in the Agent Notifications app if it is running.

Frequently Asked Questions about notify-on-completion

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

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How do I send local desktop notifications after a task completes?▼

You can send local desktop notifications by triggering an HTTP POST request to the loopback endpoint with a JSON payload containing title, content, and agent fields.

What is the best way to automate workflow completion alerts for my agent?▼

Automating workflow completion alerts involves posting a JSON payload with task summary details to a local notification service, which then renders visible desktop alerts without checking logs.

Does the Agent Notifications app need to be running for desktop alerts to work?▼

Yes, the Agent Notifications app must be running on the same host to receive the HTTP POST request and render the desktop notification on your screen.

What payload fields are required to post a task completion notification?▼

The payload must be a JSON object with three required string fields: title for the alert header, content for the summary, and agent for the identifier.

Can I use this notification approach for long build or test run outcomes?▼

Yes, you can use this notification approach to automatically inform developers of the outcome and duration of long builds or test runs after completion.

Why are my local task completion alerts not showing up on the desktop?▼

Desktop alerts may not show up if the Agent Notifications app is not running or if the HTTP POST request is not targeting the correct loopback endpoint on the same host.