MCP Notify
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MCP Notify

A simple MCP server for sending desktop notifications, currently supporting the macOS system.
2.5 points
9.8K

What is mcp-notify?

mcp-notify is a lightweight server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically designed to send notifications to the user's desktop. It runs as a background service, receiving requests from clients and displaying corresponding notifications.

How to use mcp-notify?

After installing it through the Go toolchain, configure it in a client that supports the MCP protocol (such as the Cursor editor) to use it. The server will automatically handle notification requests after startup.

Use cases

Suitable for development tools, automation scripts, or background services that need to send non - intrusive notifications to users, such as code compilation completion prompts and long - running task end reminders.

Main features

Desktop notification
Supports displaying custom notifications containing titles and content on the user's desktop
Cross - platform support
Currently supports the macOS system, and support for Linux and Windows is under development
MCP protocol integration
Follows the standard MCP protocol and can be seamlessly integrated with clients that support this protocol
Advantages
Lightweight design with low resource consumption
Simple installation and configuration process
Good integration with development tools
Limitations
Currently only supports the macOS system
Relatively basic notification styles and functions
Requires the client to support the MCP protocol

How to use

Installation
Install mcp-notify using the Go toolchain
Client configuration
Configure the server path in a client that supports MCP (such as Cursor)
Send a notification
The client sends a notification request through the MCP protocol

Usage examples

Code compilation completion notification
Send a success or failure notification after code compilation is completed
Long - running task reminder
Notify the user when a long - running background task is completed

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't my notification displayed?
When will Linux/Windows support be added?
Can I customize the notification icon?

Related resources

GitHub repository
Project source code and issue tracking
MCP protocol documentation
Official specification of the Model Context Protocol
Cursor editor
A code editor that supports the MCP protocol

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notify": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-notify",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}
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