NTFY (short form for notify) is a simple, open-source notification service that allows you to send push notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts from any computer. It operates using simple HTTP PUT or POST requests. You can self-host your own NTFY server or use the public service available online. The service is designed to be straightforward to install and configure, with options for running it as a Docker container or installing it via package managers on Linux systems.
Here’s a brief overview of how it works:
• Installation: You can install NTFY on your server using various methods, including pre-compiled binaries, package managers, or Docker images.
• Configuration: The server can be configured using a config file, command line arguments, or environment variables. By default, it runs on port 80 and requires no initial configuration.
• Usage: Once the server is up, you can start publishing messages or subscribe to topics using the CLI, web UI, or even curl commands.
• Message Cache: NTFY can temporarily keep notifications in an in-memory or on-disk cache to ensure delivery to devices with intermittent internet connections.
It’s a versatile tool for automating notifications in various applications, such as monitoring system statuses, alerting to completed tasks, or any other event that requires a notification