AmiNTFY

AmiNTFY is a simple ARexx-based tool to send messages to an ntfy server (https://ntfy.sh or self-hosted). It uses curl in the background to post notifications.

Features:

- Plain ARexx script, should work on any classic Amiga with OS3.0+.

- Reads server and topic info from a simple text config file.

- Can be run from Shell or directly from Workbench.

Usage

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1. Ensure curl is installed in C: and working (Run `curl -V` to check)

2. Edit `ntfy.cfg` to match your ntfy server and topic:  

SERVER=https://ntfy.sh

TOPIC=mytopic

3. Run AmiNTFY:  

- From Shell:  

  rx AmiNTFY.rexx

  (You will be prompted for a message.)  

 Or provide the message directly:  

  rx AmiNTFY.rexx Hello from Amiga!

- From Workbench:  

 Double-click the AmiNTFY icon. A console window will open,  prompting for a message.

Notes

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- 'ntfy.cfg' must exist in the same drawer; simply edit the provided file.

- Tested on Amiga 500+ with TF536 accelerator and AmigaOS 3.2.

- Tested with curl 8.11.2 (/comm/tcp/curl-8.11.2.lha).

About ntfy

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ntfy (https://ntfy.sh) is a lightweight publish/subscribe notification service. You can send a short message to a topic and instantly receive it on other devices (phone, tablet, browser, or another computer).

**Benefits of AmiNTFY on Amiga:**

- Lets your classic Amiga send real-time notifications to modern devices.

- Useful for sending short messages to other devices from Amiga.

- Useful for alerts: e.g. transfer complete, long script finished, or error conditions.

- Bridges your Amiga with today’s mobile/web ecosystem.

History

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1.0 (04.09.2025) - Initial release.