Desktop Notification MCP Server

What it does

Connects AI assistants to the host operating system's notification system. This allows agents like Claude to push asynchronous alerts, urgent reminders, or status updates directly to the user's desktop, improving the feedback loop during long-running tasks.

Tools

• send_notification: Sends a standard desktop notification with a title and message.
• send_urgent_notification: Triggers a high-priority alert for critical information.
• send_notification_with_icon: Sends a notification featuring a custom icon for better visual branding.
• send_notification_with_timeout: Sends a notification that automatically disappears after a specified duration.
• send_rich_notification: A fully customizable notification including all available platform options.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-notify": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-server-desktop-notify",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop