Python Desktop Notifier
This guide demonstrates how to create desktop notifications using the plyer library. plyer provides a platform-independent API to access features commonly found on various platforms, including notifications.
Modules Used:
plyer: To send desktop notifications.time: To handle delays (for periodic notifications).
Installation
pip install plyerThe Code
Save this as notifier.py. This script sends a "Take a Break" notification.
import time
from plyer import notification
def send_notification(title, message):
notification.notify(
title=title,
message=message,
app_icon=None, # Path to an .ico file (Windows) or .png (Linux)
timeout=10, # Notification stays for 10 seconds
)
if __name__ == "__main__":
print("Notifier started. You will be notified in 5 seconds...")
# Wait for 5 seconds (simulate a timer)
time.sleep(5)
send_notification(
title="Take a Break!",
message="You've been working hard. Time to stretch your legs."
)
print("Notification sent.")Periodic Notifications
You can easily wrap this in a loop to create a recurring reminder.
import time
from plyer import notification
if __name__ == "__main__":
while True:
notification.notify(
title="Hydration Check",
message="Drink some water!",
timeout=10
)
# Wait for 1 hour (60 minutes * 60 seconds)
time.sleep(60 * 60)Usage
python notifier.py