startup-notification ☆
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Description:
Reference implementation of startup notification protocol
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: desktop x11 protocol freedesktop library
Install: brew install startup-notification
About:
Startup Notification provides a reference implementation of the Freedesktop startup notification protocol. It enables applications to display feedback, such as a busy cursor, while launching. This library helps create a consistent user experience across the Linux desktop environment during application startup.
Key Features:
  • Reference implementation of the Freedesktop specification
  • Client-side library for monitoring application launch progress
  • Server-side component for managing notification lifecycle
  • X11 and D-Bus protocol support
Use Cases:
  • Implementing startup feedback (busy cursors, splash screens) in desktop applications
  • Building desktop environments or window managers that support the startup notification protocol
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 5:11am 1 VERSION_BUMP ebf063a5
Sep 13, 2024 2:11am 1 VERSION_BUMP bdd9400c
Sep 27, 2023 12:37am 1 VERSION_BUMP 5154d788
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