this will require a mobile or request from server

Notifier App -- Without Server

Notifier App is a simple desktop application that allows you to schedule and send notifications with a custom title, message, and delay time.

Features

• Custom Notifications: Input a title, message, and delay (in seconds) to schedule a notification.
• Input Validation: Ensures that the user inputs valid data before sending a notification.
• Clear Feedback: Displays status updates such as 'Sending notification,' 'Notification sent,' and any errors encountered.
• User-Friendly UI: Designed with a clean and simple interface for ease of use.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Tkinter
• Pillow
• Plyer
• Python-SocketIO

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   https://github.com/sangamprashant/desktop-notifier
   cd desktop-notifier
   

2. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install pillow python-socketio plyer
   

3. Place the `icon.ico` file in the project directory.

Usage

1. Run the application:

   python main.py
   

2. Build the executable:
   To build the application into a standalone executable, use the following command:

   pyinstaller --onefile --hidden-import=plyer.platforms.win.notification --icon=icon.ico main.py
   

The executable will be created in the `dist/` directory.

3. Download Prebuilt Release:

   • Alternatively, you can download a prebuilt version of the application from the Releases page.

4. Using the Notifier App:

   • Enter a Title and Message for your notification.
   • Specify the Delay (in seconds) after which the notification should appear.
   • Click Send Notification to schedule the notification.

Notes

• The notification icon (`icon.ico`) should be placed in the same directory as the application for proper display.
• The application supports Windows notification using the Plyer library.

Desktop Notifier is a versatile cross-platform notification system designed to enhance real-time communication between a mobile application and desktop clients. This release marks the debut of version 1.0.0, delivering a robust solution for sending and receiving notifications based on specific project identifiers.

Key Highlights:

• Seamless Integration: The system comprises a React Native mobile app, an Express server with WebSocket support, and a Python desktop application, working together to deliver timely notifications.
• Real-Time Updates: Leveraging WebSocket technology, Desktop Notifier ensures instant and reliable delivery of notifications from mobile to desktop.
• Project-Specific Routing: Notifications are filtered and directed based on unique project IDs, ensuring that messages reach the intended desktop clients.

Components Included:

• React Native Mobile App: Users can create and send notifications from their mobile devices. The app allows for easy entry of project IDs, notification titles, and messages.
• Express Server: Acts as the communication hub, managing WebSocket connections and routing notifications to the appropriate clients based on project IDs.
• Python Desktop Application: Receives and displays notifications on desktop computers, utilizing system notifications for visibility.

Usage Scenarios:

• For Developers: Quickly set up and deploy a notification system with the provided components. Customize and extend functionality as needed.
• For End Users: Enjoy a streamlined notification experience across devices, with real-time updates that keep you informed about important project events.