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A simple MCP server for sending desktop notifications.

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Overview

mcp-notify is a simple MCP server designed for sending desktop notifications on macOS.

To use mcp-notify, install it using the Go command and configure it according to the MCP tool specification. You can specify the title and message for the notifications.

  • Simple setup for sending desktop notifications - Supports macOS with plans for Linux and Windows in the future - Customizable notification parameters
  1. Sending alerts for system events on macOS
  2. Notifying users about important updates or messages
  3. Integrating with other applications to provide real-time notifications

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-notify in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-notify-5n7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-notify-5n7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is mcp-notify available for Windows and Linux?

Currently, mcp-notify supports only macOS, but support for Linux and Windows is planned for future releases.

How do I install mcp-notify?

You can install mcp-notify by running the command: `go install github.com/5n7/mcp-notify@latest`.

Can I customize the notifications?

Yes! You can customize the title and message of the notifications as per your requirements.

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