How to install ntfy on macOS

ntfy is a command-line utility that sends notifications to your desktop when long-running console commands complete. This can be very useful when you're working on something else while a command is running in the background.

Here's how you can install ntfy on macOS using Homebrew:

Prerequisites

First, ensure that you have Homebrew installed on your Mac. To install it, run the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

This command will download and run the Homebrew installation script. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Install ntfy

Once you have Homebrew installed, you can use it to install ntfy. Run the following command:

brew install ntfy

This command will download and install ntfy and all its dependencies.

Test the installation

To test if ntfy is installed correctly, run the following command:

ntfy send test

This command will send a test notification to your desktop.

If you see a notification on your desktop, then ntfy has been installed correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install ntfy on macOS using Homebrew. Now, you can use ntfy to receive notifications when long-running commands complete.