What is MCP Notifier?

The MCP Notifier is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides desktop notification capabilities using node-notifier. It allows you to receive real-time updates and alerts from your AI Agent workflows directly on your desktop.

What platforms does MCP Notifier support?

The MCP Notifier works across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, ensuring consistent notifications regardless of your operating system.

How do I install MCP Notifier?

You can install MCP Notifier either by running it directly with npx or by cloning the repository and building it from source. Instructions for both methods are provided in the overview.

How do I integrate MCP Notifier with Claude Desktop?

To integrate with Claude Desktop, edit your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP Notifier configuration, specifying either the npx command or the path to your cloned and built MCP Notifier instance. Restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes.

Can I customize the notifications?

Yes, MCP Notifier supports customizable notification settings, including notification types (info, success, warning, error), timeout settings, custom close labels (macOS), and action buttons (macOS). You can also specify icons and sounds.

What is Smithery Integration?

The MCP Notifier is available on Smithery, making it easy to incorporate into your existing AI infrastructure. Due to its desktop access requirements, it must be installed locally rather than used as a hosted service.

What are the available tools in MCP Notifier?

The MCP Notifier provides two main tools: notify (basic notification tool) and notify-advanced (advanced notification tool). The advanced tool offers more customization options, such as specifying notification types and action buttons.

What are the requirements for using MCP Notifier?

You need Node.js 18 or higher, npm 6 or higher, a desktop environment (Windows, macOS, or Linux), and access permissions to the notification system.

How do I test MCP Notifier?

You can test MCP Notifier using the @modelcontextprotocol/inspector package, either with the npx method or by running the built server from your cloned repository.

What is UBOS and how does MCP Notifier integrate with it?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that allows you to orchestrate AI Agents and connect them with your enterprise data. MCP Notifier integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform, enabling you to receive real-time desktop notifications for AI Agent workflows, enhancing productivity and collaboration.