@cynosure-mcp/system-notifications

MCP server for sending local desktop notifications on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Installation

npx @cynosure-mcp/system-notifications

Or install globally:

npm install -g @cynosure-mcp/system-notifications
system-notifications

Tools

| Tool | Description | | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | send_system_notification | Send a local desktop notification | | check_notification_support | Check whether a notification backend is available |

MCP Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "system-notifications": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@cynosure-mcp/system-notifications"]
    }
  }
}

Platform Notes

Windows

Uses PowerShell and System.Windows.Forms.NotifyIcon.

macOS

Uses AppleScript through osascript.

Linux

Uses notify-send. Install libnotify-bin or the equivalent package for your distribution if it is missing.

License

MIT