Question 1

How to use JoliNotif in a CRON job?

Accepted Answer

Integrate JoliNotif into your PHP script and schedule it via CRON; the documentation includes specific examples for setting up automated notifications in scheduled tasks, ensuring it runs in CLI mode as required.

Question 2

JoliNotif vs other PHP notification libraries for CLI scripts?

Accepted Answer

JoliNotif is tailored for CLI with cross-platform desktop support using OS drivers, unlike web-focused libraries that rely on browser notifications. It's lighter and dependency-free, but lacks web or mobile capabilities compared to broader solutions.

Question 3

How to send a notification with a custom icon in JoliNotif?

Accepted Answer

Use the setIcon() method with the file path to your icon, as shown in the usage example. Ensure the icon is in a supported format and accessible from the script, with platform-specific considerations for display.

Question 4

Does JoliNotif work on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README explicitly states support for Windows, including WSL, by using appropriate drivers for the OS. It handles notifications seamlessly in WSL environments when configured correctly.

Question 5

How to set up JoliNotif for macOS notifications?

Accepted Answer

On macOS, JoliNotif uses drivers like AppleScriptDriver; install via Composer and it should work out of the box, but you may need to grant permissions for AppleScript or Terminal Notifier if using advanced features.

Question 6

Can JoliNotif send notifications to mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

No, JoliNotif is limited to desktop notifications on Linux, Windows, and macOS. It does not support mobile platforms, browser notifications, or any non-desktop environments, as per its CLI-focused design.

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