Getting Started

Requirements

Server (Linux)

• Any Linux distribution with systemd
• Desktop environment with D-Bus notifications (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, i3, Sway, etc.)

App (Android)

• Android 14 or higher

Network

• Both devices on the same local network (WiFi)

Step 1: Install the Server

Fedora / RHEL 10 / CentOS Stream 10:

sudo dnf copr enable alessandrolattao/lanotifica
sudo dnf install lanotifica

Ubuntu / Debian:

curl -sLO $(curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/alessandrolattao/lanotifica/releases/latest | grep -o 'https://[^"]*\.deb') && sudo dpkg -i lanotifica_*.deb && rm lanotifica_*.deb

Step 2: Start the Server

systemctl --user enable --now lanotifica

This starts the server and enables it to run automatically on login.

Step 3: Install the App

Download from Google Play or build from source.

Step 4: Connect

1. Open https://localhost:19420 in your browser
2. Accept the self-signed certificate warning
3. Open the LaNotifica app on your phone
4. Grant notification access when prompted
5. Tap “Scan QR Code” and scan the code shown on your desktop
6. Enable the forwarding toggle

Your phone notifications will now appear on your desktop.