ntfy

POST push notifications

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Install the app (Android or iOS) and POST to the API to send yourself a notification. Can be a very simple message or include custom titles, priority (Android only), scheduled delivery, action buttons, attachments, icons. Also supports email and a CLI for notifications. Free hosted by the author, or open source so you can run your own private server.

Tradeoffs

Topics are open with read/write access by anyone - access control is supported and you can run your own server to protect it further.

Topics covered: Access control

Is ntfy a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2022-11-24. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers needing a simple notification system

Why consider it

Send custom notifications with various features

Keep in mind

Lack of access control by default

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