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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 5:11am		1	VERSION_BUMP	ebf063a5
Sep 13, 2024 2:11am		1	VERSION_BUMP	bdd9400c