play-sound

Name: play-sound
Availability: InStock
Author: MolcajeteAI

Play native system sounds or audible beeps on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

2|1|Updated Nov 13, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #feedback #cross-platform #audio #notification #alert

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/MolcajeteAI/plugin --skill play-sound

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Skill: play-sound
Source: https://github.com/MolcajeteAI/plugin/tree/main/deprecated/defaults/skills/play-sound
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MolcajeteAI/plugin --skill play-sound

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides non-intrusive audio notifications for task completion and prompts, improving user awareness without constant visual monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

Task Completion Alerts: Get audible confirmation when tasks finish successfully.
Prompt Notifications: Be alerted when user input is required.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows using native or fallback sounds.
Use Case: While a long-running code compilation happens in the background, you can continue working on another task and be notified by a distinct sound when it's done.

Quick Start

Run the play-sound skill to trigger a success notification sound.

Frequently Asked Questions about play-sound

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I play a notification sound when a long-running task completes?▼

You can trigger a cross-platform audio notification when a task completes by running this skill, which executes non-blocking system alerts to inform you of successful background processes without visual monitoring.

Does audio feedback work on macOS, Linux, and Windows?▼

Yes, cross-platform audio feedback works on macOS, Linux, and Windows by utilizing native system sounds or falling back to audible beeps, ensuring compatibility for task alerts and prompt notifications.

Do I need external audio libraries to play system sounds in Python?▼

No, you do not need external libraries to play system sounds, as this implementation relies strictly on the Python standard library to execute silent, non-blocking audio alerts.

What is the best way to get an audible alert for user prompts?▼

The best way to get an audible alert for user prompts is to use a non-intrusive audio notification system, which plays native or fallback beeps to improve user awareness without requiring constant visual monitoring.

Why use non-blocking audio notifications during code compilation?▼

Non-blocking audio notifications allow you to continue working on other tasks during background code compilation, providing an audible confirmation when the process finishes so you do not have to visually monitor the terminal.