Question 1

How to install zsh-notify on Ubuntu Linux?

Accepted Answer

First, install prerequisites: 'sudo apt install libnotify-bin xdotool wmctrl'. Then clone the repository and source notify.plugin.zsh in your ~/.zshrc, or use Oh-My-Zsh by adding 'notify' to your plugins list as per the README.

Question 2

zsh-notify vs zsh-auto-notify, which is better?

Accepted Answer

zsh-notify offers more customization and cross-platform support with specific tools for macOS and Linux, while zsh-auto-notify is often simpler but less feature-rich. Choose zsh-notify if you need detailed control and work across different operating systems.

Question 3

How to change notification icons in zsh-notify?

Accepted Answer

Use zstyle commands like 'zstyle ':notify:*' error-icon "/path/to/icon.png"' for custom images. On macOS, you can use URLs, and examples in the README show how to integrate fun icons like doge memes.

Question 4

Does zsh-notify work with tmux?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but on macOS Yosemite, it may hang without 'reattach-to-user-namespace'. For other setups, ensure your terminal and window manager are compatible, as it relies on xdotool and wmctrl on Linux for window focus checks.

Question 5

How to disable notifications for git commands in zsh-notify?

Accepted Answer

Set a blacklist regex with zstyle: 'zstyle ':notify:*' blacklist-regex 'git''. This uses grep's extended regex to exclude any command containing 'git' from triggering alerts, as documented in the configuration section.

Question 6

zsh-notify not sending notifications on Linux, what to check?

Accepted Answer

Verify that notify-send, xdotool, and wmctrl are installed and functional. Ensure the terminal window ID is set correctly, and adjust the 'check-focus' or 'always-check-active-window' zstyle settings if notifications are missing due to focus issues.

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