node-notifier
npmv10.0.1A Node.js module for sending notifications on native Mac, Windows (post and pre 8) and Linux (or Growl as fallback)
Not recommended for new projects
No — node-notifier should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1681 days ago.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
3.8M downloads per week and 4 known dependents.
- FMaintenance: grade F, Failing.
Last published 1681 days ago.
- BWeight: grade B, Good.
Pulls in 9 transitive packages, about 5.7 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding node-notifier to a project.
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Licenses in the dependency tree
Every license you inherit by installing node-notifier, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- No constraint declared
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the node-notifier README.
const notifier = require('node-notifier');
// String
notifier.notify('Message');
// Object
notifier.notify({
title: 'My notification',
message: 'Hello, there!'
});node-notifier vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the npm ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| node-notifierthis page | 3.8M | 4 | MIT | 4 years ago |
| growly | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
Dependencies
Declared by node-notifier v10.0.1. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (6)
Dev (14)
Used by
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TypeScript definitions for node
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Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 44 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.1latest | 4 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 10.0.0 | 5 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 5.4.5 | 5 years ago | 1.3 MB | MIT |
| 8.0.2 | 5 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 9.0.1 | 5 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 5.4.4 | 5 years ago | 1.3 MB | MIT |
| 8.0.1 | 5 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 9.0.0 | 5 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 8.0.0 | 6 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 7.0.2 | 6 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 7.0.1 | 6 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 7.0.0 | 6 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 6.0.0 | 7 years ago | 5.4 MB | MIT |
| 5.4.3 | 7 years ago | 1.3 MB | MIT |
| 5.4.1 | 7 years ago | 1.3 MB | MIT |
Overview
node-notifier is an npm package that a Node.js module for sending notifications on native Mac, Windows (post and pre 8) and Linux (or Growl as fallback). It is extremely widely used, with about 3.8M downloads per week and 4 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 10.0.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need a Node.js module for sending notifications on native Mac, Windows (post and pre 8) and Linux (or Growl as fallback) and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (3.8M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (20 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use node-notifier?
No — node-notifier should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 1681 days ago.
How do I install node-notifier?
Run `npm install node-notifier` to add node-notifier to your npm project.
How many dependencies does node-notifier have?
node-notifier declares 20 direct dependencies and pulls in 9 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 5.7 MB on disk.
What license is node-notifier released under?
node-notifier is distributed under the MIT license. Its dependency tree also includes: BlueOak-1.0.0, ISC, MIT.
How popular is node-notifier?
node-notifier has approximately 3,817,339 downloads per week and 4 known dependent packages.
Is node-notifier still maintained?
The most recent release of node-notifier (v10.0.1) was published 4 years ago.
Does node-notifier run install scripts?
No. node-notifier does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.