Notify

Sends desktop notifications on macOS in response to MCP messages.

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2 months ago

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "5n7-mcp-notify": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-notify",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

You can use this MCP server to trigger desktop notifications on macOS in response to commands from MCP clients. It connects locally, runs the notify tool, and displays a reminder-style alert with your specified title and message, making it easy to surface important events on your desktop.

How to use

You run a local MCP client that targets this server. When you send a notification request, the server launches the notify executable with the provided title and message, which appears as a macOS desktop alert. Use this pattern to surface alerts from scripts, automation, or monitoring systems directly on your Mac. Configure your client to point to the local stdio MCP endpoint you have set up, and ensure the client passes the required fields to generate a meaningful notification.

How to install

Prerequisites: have Go installed on your system.

Install the MCP server binary using Go:

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

Configuration below shows how to wire the MCP server for local use. It does not require a remote URL because this server runs as a local stdio endpoint.

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

Security and best practices

Limit access to the local MCP endpoint to trusted clients. If you expose this endpoint beyond your machine, ensure authentication or network restrictions are in place to prevent unauthorized notification and potential spamming.

Available tools

send_notification

Trigger a macOS desktop notification by providing a title and message; this is the core function exposed by the MCP server when invoked by clients.