Bring Push Notifications
to Cursor
Learn how to connect ntfy (Push Notifications) to Cursor and start using 2 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the ntfy (Push Notifications) MCP Server?
Connect your ntfy instance to any AI agent and manage real-time alerts and notifications through natural conversation. ntfy is an HTTP-based pub-sub service that allows you to send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts or APIs.
What you can do
- Instant Publishing — Send messages to any ntfy topic with custom titles, priorities, and tags (emojis).
- Message Polling — Retrieve cached messages from a topic to stay updated on previous alerts or system logs.
- Rich Notifications — Attach clickable URLs, custom icons, and even files to your push notifications.
- Scheduled Alerts — Use the delay parameter to schedule notifications for the future.
- Advanced Formatting — Send notifications with Markdown support for better readability on supported clients.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ntfy instance URL (e.g.,
https://ntfy.sh) and an optional access token - Start sending alerts from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — Automate deployment alerts and system monitoring notifications directly from the terminal or IDE.
- Developers — Send debugging info or long-running task completions to your phone.
- Power Users — Create custom workflows that bridge AI agents with mobile push notifications without complex setups.
Built-in capabilities (2)
Poll cached messages from a ntfy topic
Topics are created on the fly. Publish a push notification to a ntfy topic
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ntfy (Push Notifications) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ntfy (Push Notifications) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 2 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ntfy (Push Notifications) in Cursor
ntfy (Push Notifications) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ntfy (Push Notifications) to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for ntfy (Push Notifications) in Cursor
The ntfy (Push Notifications) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 2 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
ntfy (Push Notifications) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the ntfy (Push Notifications) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send emojis in my notifications?
Yes! Use the tags parameter in the publish_message tool. You can provide a comma-separated list of emojis or tags like 'warning,skull' to display them in the notification.
How do I check for messages that were sent while I was away?
You can use the poll_messages tool. By specifying the topic and optionally the since parameter, you can retrieve the history of cached messages from that topic.
Does this support self-hosted ntfy instances?
Absolutely. During setup, you can provide your custom NTFY_URL. If your instance requires authentication, you can also provide your NTFY_TOKEN.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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