ntfy
ntfy
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains ntfy as part of getting started with Hermes correctly. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect Prerequisites, Configure Hermes, Via setup wizard, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand ntfy without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Short definitions before the details.
- Provider
- The service that runs or provides access and authentication to a model.
- Automation
- Running work later or repeatedly with explicit success and failure conditions.
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Prerequisites
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Configure Hermes
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Via setup wizard
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Via environment variables
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Identity model — read this before deploying
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Quick start — talk to your agent from your phone
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Using ntfy with cron jobs
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Self-hosting ntfy
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Markdown formatting
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Outgoing-only setup (notifications without inbound)
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes gateway setupNTFY_TOPIC=hermes-myname-2026
NTFY_ALLOWED_USERS=hermes-myname-2026
NTFY_HOME_CHANNEL=hermes-myname-2026echo 'NTFY_TOPIC=hermes-myname-2026' >> ~/.hermes/.env
echo 'NTFY_ALLOWED_USERS=hermes-myname-2026' >> ~/.hermes/.env
hermes gateway restartRead the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.