Bring Push Notifications
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect ntfy (Push Notifications) to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ntfy (Push Notifications) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 2 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
ntfy (Push Notifications) in VS Code Copilot
ntfy (Push Notifications) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ntfy (Push Notifications) to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot 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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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