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libnotify for Mac

Library that sends desktop notifications to a notification daemon

Quick answer: libnotify is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libnotify. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 105 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libnotify is

libnotify is a command-line tool for macOS: library that sends desktop notifications to a notification daemon.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install libnotify

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libnotify.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libnotify on Mac?

Run brew install libnotify in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libnotify open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does libnotify run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libnotify?

It was installed 105 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3372 in this catalogue.

What version of libnotify is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.9.