LocalFree server, account needed

ntfy MCP server

ni-c/ntfy-mcp

Send push notifications through ntfy, read back sent messages, update a notification in place while a job runs, and administer users and topic access.

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Install ntfy in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add ni-c-ntfy -e NTFY_URL=... -- npx -y @ni-c/ntfy-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ni-c-ntfy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/ntfy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NTFY_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code
claude mcp add ni-c-ntfy -e NTFY_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e NTFY_URL ghcr.io/ni-c/ntfy-mcp:0.3.0
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ni-c-ntfy": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "NTFY_URL",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/ntfy-mcp:0.3.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NTFY_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ntfy MCP server do?

Send push notifications through ntfy, read back sent messages, update a notification in place while a job runs, and administer users and topic access.

Is the ntfy MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does ntfy run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add ntfy to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ni-c-ntfy -e NTFY_URL=... -- npx -y @ni-c/ntfy-mcp

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