pushover-mcp
A MCP implementation for sending notifications via Pushover
Install / Use
claude mcp add AshikNesin -- npx -y github:AshikNesin/pushover-mcpIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
Category
CommunicationSupported Platforms
Tags
Our assessment of pushover-mcp
pushover-mcp scores 66/100 on our quality scale, 72nd of 89 Communication skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 3.5 KB long, well organised into 18 sections with 7 code examples: a solid amount of guidance for an agent.
It has 43 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 1.5 years ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
- Our last check on 2026-09-24 found the source still online.
- It is released under the MIT license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 80/100, with 2 cautions from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
ReviewOur scan of the whole file found 1 pattern worth reviewing before you install pushover-mcp. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
- mediumDisables the agent's permission promptsline 107
By default, Agent will ask for approval before sending notifications. Enable "Yolo mode" in settings to allow automatic sending.
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-24. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install pushover-mcp?
- Run
claude mcp add AshikNesin -- npx -y github:AshikNesin/pushover-mcp. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does pushover-mcp work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is pushover-mcp safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found 1 pattern worth reviewing before you install pushover-mcp. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It is MIT-licensed and scores 80/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is pushover-mcp still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 1.5 years ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
Skill content
View source on GitHubPushover MCP
A Model Context Protocol implementation for sending notifications via Pushover.net.
Overview
This MCP enables AI agents to send notifications through Pushover.net. It implements the MCP specification, allowing seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI systems.
Configuration
You'll need:
- An application token from Pushover.net
- Your user key from Pushover.net
Get these from your Pushover.net dashboard.
Tool Schema
The MCP provides a single tool:
send
Sends a notification via Pushover.
{
message: string; // Required: The message to send
title?: string; // Optional: Message title
priority?: number; // Optional: -2 to 2 (-2: lowest, 2: emergency)
sound?: string; // Optional: Notification sound
url?: string; // Optional: URL to include
url_title?: string; // Optional: Title for the URL
device?: string; // Optional: Target specific device
}
Example MCP Tool Call
{
"name": "send",
"params": {
"message": "Hello from AI",
"title": "AI Notification",
"priority": 1
}
}
Installing
Using with Cursor
Method 1: Install Globally
Run the MCP server using npx:
npx -y pushover-mcp@latest start --token YOUR_TOKEN --user YOUR_USER
In your Cursor IDE
- Go to
Cursor Settings>MCP - Click
+ Add New MCP Server - Fill in the form:
- Name:
Pushover Notification(or any name you prefer) - Type:
command - Command:
npx -y pushover-mcp@latest start --token YOUR_TOKEN --user YOUR_USER
- Name:
Method 2: Project-specific Configuration
Add an .cursor/mcp.json file to your project:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pushover": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pushover-mcp@latest",
"start",
"--token",
"YOUR_TOKEN",
"--user",
"YOUR_USER"
]
}
}
}
Using the Tool
Once configured, the Pushover notification tool will be automatically available to the Cursor AI Agent. You can:
- The tool will be listed under
Available Toolsin MCP settings - Agent will automatically use it when relevant
- You can explicitly ask Agent to send notifications
By default, Agent will ask for approval before sending notifications. Enable "Yolo mode" in settings to allow automatic sending.

Using with Roo Code
Access the MCP settings by clicking “Edit MCP Settings” in Roo Code settings or using the “Roo Code: Open MCP Config” command in VS Code's command palette.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pushover": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pushover-mcp@latest",
"start",
"--token",
"YOUR_TOKEN",
"--user",
"YOUR_USER"
]
}
}
}
- The Pushover notification tool will be available to Roo Code's AI agents
Note: Replace
YOUR_TOKEN&YOUR_USERwith your Pushover credentials.
Installing via Smithery
To install Pushover Notification for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @AshikNesin/pushover-mcp --client claude
Development
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Build
pnpm build
# Run tests
pnpm test
License
MIT
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From repository metadata: license, adoption, age and documentation. Not a code audit — see the Safety scan above for what the skill file itself contains.
