{"categories":[{"label":"Build Tools","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-build-tools/4"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Adds desktop notifications to colcon build system status updates, displaying build progress and completion messages on Windows, macOS, and Linux.","skillfed_tags":["colcon-plugin","notifications","build-tools"],"use_cases":["Get desktop alerts when a long colcon build finishes, so you don't have to monitor the terminal","Receive notifications on build failures or warnings without keeping the build window in focus","Integrate colcon status into your system notification center on macOS or Windows","Monitor multiple parallel builds via system notifications instead of terminal tabs"],"what_it_does":"colcon-notification is a plugin for colcon-core that intercepts build events and sends them as desktop notifications to your system. It works across Windows, macOS, and Linux by delegating to platform-specific notification libraries (pywin32 on Windows, notify2 on POSIX systems). When you run a colcon build, instead of watching the terminal, you can receive system notifications about build progress and completion status.\n\nThe package is designed as a colcon-core extension, so it integrates directly into the colcon workflow without requiring changes to your build commands. It has been in active development since 2018 and is currently in Alpha status, meaning the notification behavior and API may still evolve. The low install friction and minimal dependencies make it a lightweight addition to an existing colcon setup.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you use colcon and want build notifications. The low install friction, active maintenance, permissive license, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe addition. The Alpha status means notification behavior may change, but that's unlikely to break existing workflows. Install it if desktop notifications would improve your build workflow; skip it if you prefer terminal-only feedback."},"id":"colcon-notification","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/colcon-notification","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/colcon-notification.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/colcon-notification/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-03-27","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"colcon-notification","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Extension for colcon to provide status notifications."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":184056,"position":10048,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.3.1"}