contact-supervisor

Send ntfy.sh notifications to supervisors for blockers and milestones.

13|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab --skill contact-supervisor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: contact-supervisor
Source: https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab/tree/main/plugins/clab/skills/contact-supervisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Butanium/claude-lab --skill contact-supervisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Send concise ntfy.sh notifications to a human supervisor when you hit blockers, need input, or want to report milestones.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fire-and-forget notifications to a supervisor via ntfy.sh.
  • Supports blockers, decision points, significant findings, and milestones with contextual messaging.
  • Uses the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable and a simple curl command to deliver the message.

Quick Start

Set CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC and run the curl command to notify your supervisor.

Frequently Asked Questions about contact-supervisor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I send ntfy.sh notifications to a supervisor when blockers arise?▼

To send ntfy.sh notifications for blockers, set the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable and execute a curl command to deliver fire-and-forget contextual messages to your supervisor.

What is the best way to report milestones and decisions to a human supervisor?▼

Reporting milestones and decisions is handled by sending concise ntfy.sh notifications using a simple curl command, ensuring timely human input is requested when significant findings are reached.

How do I set up the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable for supervisor alerts?▼

Setting up the CLAB_NTFY_TOPIC environment variable requires configuring it in your system before running the curl command, which enables fire-and-forget notification delivery to your supervisor.

Can I poll for supervisor replies after sending an ntfy.sh notification?▼

Yes, you can poll for supervisor replies after sending an ntfy.sh notification; the mechanism supports optional polling to check for responses following the initial fire-and-forget message delivery.

Does this supervisor notification method work for experiments and collaboration tasks?▼

Yes, this supervisor notification method works for experiments and collaboration tasks where timely human input is required, specifically targeting blockers, decisions, and milestone reporting.

Why use fire-and-forget delivery for supervisor milestone reporting?▼

Fire-and-forget delivery for milestone reporting ensures the notification is dispatched immediately via curl without waiting for a response, allowing your process to continue running while the supervisor receives the alert.