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pop-notify

Display Windows system tray pop-up notifications with customizable title, message, icon, and duration.

1|Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#dotnet#native#windows#popup#notification#powershell#system-tray
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/duckytan/claude-skills --skill pop-notify
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pop-notify
Source: https://github.com/duckytan/claude-skills/tree/main/pop-notify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/duckytan/claude-skills --skill pop-notify

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Users miss important updates when running background tasks on Windows; this skill provides a lightweight, zero-dependency way to surface timely pop-up notifications in the system tray.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Native Windows notifications via the system tray, with no external dependencies
  • Customizable title, message, icon, and display duration
  • Use cases: informing script completions, long-running tasks, and routine reminders

Quick Start

Run the script with --title and --message to display a balloon-tip notification.

Frequently Asked Questions about pop-notify

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I display native Windows pop-up notifications from a PowerShell script?▼

You can display native Windows pop-up notifications by running the script with --title and --message parameters to generate a balloon-tip alert in the system tray, requiring no external dependencies.

What is the best way to show system tray alerts for long-running script completions on Windows?▼

Showing system tray alerts for script completions is best handled via native .NET balloon-tip notifications, which provide a lightweight, zero-dependency method to surface timely task status updates.

Do I need any external dependencies to show Windows system tray notifications across different versions?▼

No external dependencies are needed to show Windows system tray notifications. The skill uses native PowerShell and .NET integration to support pop-up alerts across different Windows versions.

Can I customize the title, message, and display duration of native Windows balloon-tip notifications?▼

Yes, you can customize the title, message, icon, and display duration of native Windows balloon-tip notifications to tailor the pop-up alerts for your specific automation workflow or status monitoring needs.

Why use native .NET notifications instead of other tools for Windows automation alerts?▼

Native .NET notifications provide a zero-dependency design that integrates directly with PowerShell, ensuring reliable pop-up alerts for routine reminders and background tasks without installing additional software.

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