How to Install ntfy on OpenBSD

ntfy is a command-line tool that sends desktop notifications when a command finishes running. It is compatible with Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. Here are the steps to install ntfy on OpenBSD.

Step 1: Install Python and Pip

OpenBSD comes with Python pre-installed, but it does not include Pip. To install Pip, run the following command in the terminal:

$ sudo pkg_add py3-pip

This will install Python 3 and Pip for OpenBSD.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

ntfy requires the libnotify library to send desktop notifications. To install it, run the following command:

$ sudo pkg_add libnotify

This will install libnotify on your OpenBSD system.

Step 3: Install ntfy

To install ntfy, run the following command:

$ sudo pip install ntfy

This will download the latest version of ntfy and its dependencies and install them on your OpenBSD system.

Step 4: Test ntfy

To test if ntfy is working, run the following command:

$ ntfy send "Hello, world!"

This should send a desktop notification that says "Hello, world!".

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed ntfy on OpenBSD. You can now use it to receive notifications when a command finishes running. If you want to learn more about ntfy, visit the official website at https://ntfy.sh/.