send-notify

Send user notifications via notify-send, terminal-notifier, or ntfy.sh.

103|21|Updated Feb 12, 2026

Search Tags:#notifications #macos #linux #alerting #headless #ntfy.sh

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npx skills add https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill send-notify

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: send-notify
Source: https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode/tree/main/optional-skills/send-notify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/archibate/dotfiles-opencode --skill send-notify

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill lets you quickly send user notifications from the current environment so you can get alerted even when no GUI integration is available.

Core Features & Use Cases

Environment-aware notifications: Automatically chooses the best available method on Linux desktop, macOS, or remote setups.
Remote alerting via ntfy.sh: Sends messages to a configured topic using a simple curl call.
Safe fallback logging: Writes notifications to /tmp/claude-notify when no supported notification mechanism is detected.

Quick Start

Tell your AI assistant to send a notification like: "Notify me that the build has finished with status success."

Frequently Asked Questions about send-notify

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I send desktop notifications on Linux and macOS from a script?▼

You can send remote alerting notifications to a headless server by using the ntfy.sh mechanism, which sends messages via a simple curl call to a configured topic.

How do I get alert notifications from a remote or headless Linux server?▼

You can receive alert notifications from a remote or headless Linux server using the ntfy.sh mechanism, which delivers messages to a configured topic via a simple curl call.

Does this notification tool work on macOS and Linux?▼

Yes, this notification tool works on macOS and Linux by applying environment detection to choose the best available method, including terminal-notifier for macOS and notify-send for Linux desktops.

What happens to notifications when no GUI or supported alerting mechanism is available?▼

When no supported alerting mechanism or GUI is available, notifications are safely logged to a fallback file at /tmp/claude-notify to ensure the message is preserved.

How can I get notified when a long-running build or task finishes?▼

To get notified when a build or task finishes, tell your AI assistant to send a notification, and it will alert you of progress, completion, or warnings using the best available environment mechanism.

Does sending notifications expose sensitive content in the alert message?▼

Sending notifications preserves privacy by avoiding sensitive content, ensuring that alerts triggered for progress, completion, or warnings do not expose confidential data in the message payload.