ntfy-mcp: Your Friendly Task Completion Notifier
LocalAbout ntfy-mcp: Your Friendly Task Completion Notifier
ntfy-mcp is an MCP server that sends ntfy notifications when an AI assistant finishes a task. It suits users who want to step away during long tasks without checking progress repeatedly.
Key features
- 01Sends ntfy notifications when a task completes
- 02Topic set through the NTFY_TOPIC environment variable
- 03Built with Node.js and installed through npm
- 04Configurable in MCP clients such as Cline
Use cases
- 01Receiving a phone alert after a long coding task ends
- 02Stepping away while an AI assistant generates code
MCP support
The project runs as an MCP server that an MCP client such as Cline starts with a command and arguments, exposing notification functionality to the client.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEntfy-mcp: Your Friendly Task Completion Notifier
Welcome to ntfy-mcp, the MCP server that keeps you caffeinated and informed! 🚀☕️
This handy little server integrates with the Model Context Protocol to send you delightful ntfy notifications whenever your AI assistant completes a task. Because let's face it - you deserve that tea break while your code writes itself.
Getting Started: The Quick Brew Guide
Step 1: Clone & Navigate
git clone https://github.com/teddyzxcv/ntfy-mcp.git
cd ntfy-mcp
Step 2: Install
npm install
Step 3: Build
npm run build
Step 4: Connect
Choose your adventure:
Manual Start:
npm start
Cline Configuration:
"ntfy-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/ntfy-mcp/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"NTFY_TOPIC": "<your topic name>"
},
"autoApprove": [
"notify_user" // Highly recommended for maximum chill
]
}
Step 5: Get Notified in Style
- Download the ntfy app on your phone
- Subscribe to your chosen topic
- Kick back and relax
Step 6: The Magic Command
Write a prompt like this, otherwise the function won't call
(tried use Custom Instructions in cline, but they are in the ring 3, so model just forget about it)
Write me a hello world in python, notify me when the task is done
Step 7: Enjoy Your Beverage of Choice
☕️🍵 Your notification will arrive when the task is complete. No peeking!
How It Works (The Technical Tea)
This MCP server integrates seamlessly with the Model Context Protocol, acting as your personal notification butler. When tasks are completed, it sends notifications via ntfy, keeping you informed without interrupting your flow.
Dependencies: The Secret Sauce
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
Copyright 2025 Casey Hand @cyanheads
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.
Now go forth and code with confidence, knowing your notifications are in good hands! 🎉
Comments
New to MCP?
From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.