Question 1

How do I add a custom image to a notification with gosx-notifier?

Accepted Answer

Set the AppIcon or ContentImage fields in the notification struct, but note that image support is only available on macOS 10.9 or higher. Ensure the image file path is accessible when the notification is pushed.

Question 2

gosx-notifier vs using Apple Script for notifications in Go?

Accepted Answer

gosx-notifier provides a more integrated and programmatic approach compared to shelling out to Apple Script. It embeds the terminal-notifier binary for direct API access, offering better performance and customization, but it's macOS-only.

Question 3

Can gosx-notifier handle when a user clicks on the notification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can set the Link field to a URL or BundleID, and clicking the notification will open that link or application. However, it doesn't support custom callback functions or handling other interaction types.

Question 4

Is gosx-notifier still maintained for the latest macOS versions?

Accepted Answer

The project's last update was in 2014, and while it might work on newer macOS, there's no guarantee of compatibility or active support. Developers should test on their target OS version.

Question 5

How to use gosx-notifier in a Go web server to send notifications?

Accepted Answer

Import the library and call the Push method from your HTTP handlers. For example, in a monitoring tool, you can trigger notifications based on server events, but ensure the Go binary has permissions to send notifications on macOS.

Question 6

What happens if the embedded terminal-notifier binary fails?

Accepted Answer

The library embeds the binary into the Go source, so it should be extracted to a temp directory at runtime. If extraction fails, the Push method will return an error, which you should handle in your code.

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