Notifications MCP Server

Native macOS notifications for MCP

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What is the Notifications MCP Server?

Native macOS notifications for MCP

What the server does

An MCP server that enables AI assistants like Claude to send native macOS notifications to your computer.

  • Alerting you when a long-running task completes
  • Reminding you of important information
  • Notifying you when the AI needs your attention
  • Sending updates about ongoing processes

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
soundSystem notification sound (Basso, Blow, Bottle, Frog, Funk, Glass, Hero, Morse, Ping, Pop, Purr, Sosumi, Submarine, Tink, default, or none)
waitWhether to wait for user interaction
timeoutHow long to display the notification (seconds)
replyEnable reply functionality
actionsAction buttons (max 2)
iconPath to custom icon
contentImageImage to display in notification
closeLabelCustom close button label

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Notifications to sound.”
  • “Use Notifications to wait.”
  • “Use Notifications to timeout.”

Frequently asked questions

Native macOS notifications for MCP Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.