🖥️notify-send

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the notify-send command with important options and switches using examples.

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# To send a desktop notification via dbus:
notify-send -i 'icon-file/name' -a 'application_name' 'summary' 'body of message'

# The -i and -a flags can be omitted if unneeded.

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# CMD NOTIFY-SEND						       #
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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command notify-send in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for notify-send without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for notify-send are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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