MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts

MCP-Notify: Effortlessly send desktop alerts with a lightweight MCP server—cross-platform, code-free, and keeps your team focused. No hassle, just clarity." )

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About MCP-Notify

What is MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts?

MCP-Notify is a lightweight server designed to simplify cross-platform desktop notification delivery without requiring coding. It acts as an intermediary for tools like Cursor to send alerts directly to your screen, prioritizing ease-of-use while maintaining flexibility for future expansion.

How to use MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts?

Installation is straightforward via Go:

go install github.com/5n7/mcp-notify@latest

To configure with Cursor, add this JSON snippet to your settings:

{
    "mcpServers": {
      "notify": {
        "command": "/path/to/mcp-notify",
        "args": []
      }
    }
  }

Notifications accept two parameters: title (header text) and message (body content).

MCP-Notify Features

Key Features of MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts?

Cross-platform architecture with macOS support now, Linux/Windows coming soon
No-code configuration through standard server definitions
Native integration with Cursor's developer tool ecosystem
Strict adherence to MCP tool specifications for compatibility
Lightweight execution with minimal resource consumption

Use cases of MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts?

Perfect for:

Developers needing task completion alerts
Automation workflows requiring system notifications
Multi-platform environments wanting consistent alerting
Testing environments where quick setup matters

MCP-Notify FAQ

FAQ from MCP-Notify: Cross-Platform, Code-Free Alerts?

Which OS are supported? macOS is operational now; Linux/Windows in development
Do I need special permissions? Standard user permissions suffice for most configurations
Can I customize notification appearance? Current implementation follows OS defaults
Where can I report issues? Visit the GitHub repository for support

Content

mcp-notify

A simple MCP server for sending desktop notifications.

Supported Environments

Currently supports:

macOS

Support for Linux and Windows is planned for future releases.

Installation

go install github.com/5n7/mcp-notify@latest

Configuration

For Cursor:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notify": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-notify",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Usage

The following parameters are available according to the MCP tool specification:

title: The title of the notification
message: The content of the notification

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