ntfy.sh
ntfy.sh is an open-source push notification service. YipYap can publish alert notifications to an ntfy topic, which you can subscribe to on your phone, desktop, or any HTTP client.
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Server URL | The ntfy server URL. Use the public instance or self-hosted. | https://ntfy.sh |
| Topic | The topic name to publish to. | yipyap-alerts |
| Token | Optional access token for authenticated topics. | |
| Priority | Default message priority (1 to 5). | 4 (high) |
- Go to Settings > Notifications > Add Channel > ntfy.
- Enter the server URL and topic.
- If your topic requires authentication, provide the access token.
- Click Save.
Priority Mapping
Section titled “Priority Mapping”YipYap maps alert severity to ntfy priority levels:
| Alert Status | ntfy Priority |
|---|---|
| Down | 5 (urgent) |
| Degraded | 3 (default) |
| Recovered | 2 (low) |
You can override these defaults in the channel settings.
Self-Hosted ntfy
Section titled “Self-Hosted ntfy”If you run your own ntfy server, enter its URL instead of https://ntfy.sh. YipYap works with any ntfy-compatible server.
Subscribing
Section titled “Subscribing”Install the ntfy app on your device and subscribe to the same topic you configured in YipYap. Notifications appear as push alerts on your phone or desktop.