Bark

A tool that lets you send custom push notifications to your iPhone via a simple HTTP request. Free, open source, and supports self-hosting.

Why I Recommend It

• Minimal API — A single curl command sends a push notification, no complex configuration required
• Open source & free — MIT-licensed, fully open source, zero cost
• Privacy first — Self-hosting support means your push data stays entirely in your own hands

Use Cases

• Script notifications — Get notified when long-running tasks like data backups finish
• Service monitoring — Receive instant alerts when your server hits an exception
• Automation hooks — Notifications for CI/CD build results and scheduled task completions

Quick Start

1. Download Bark from the App Store
2. Open the app and copy your push URL
3. Send your first notification:

curl https://api.day.app/YOUR_KEY/Hello

Push with a title:

curl https://api.day.app/YOUR_KEY/Title/Content

Project Info

• GitHub: Finb/Bark
• Stars: 7.2k+
• License: MIT