If so, check out a new app called PB for Desktop . It’s a free and open-source desktop-client for Pushbullet ― and totally unofficial, too.
The developer of it says he created the cross-platform app out of an “ unwillingness to run Chrome for receiving non-native notifications on macOS. I set out to implement the core user experience of receiving native notifications on the basis of a lightweight wrapper. ”
As the app uses node.js and Electron ― yes, it’s another Electron app ― but this means itcan run across platforms. The nifty tray-based app willwork on windows 10, macOS and most modern linux desktops (providing they support the App Indicator spec).
The app also integrates with the Pushbullet.com web app.
Pb-desktop features” Native desktop push notifications Small resource footprint Simple Setup Channel-specific notification images Notification image thumbnails Custom notification sound Download Pushbullet for DesktopFirst things first, you need to install the official Pushbullet app on your Android device fromGoogle Play:
Pushbullet on Google Play Store
Once installed you need tolog-in or sign-up using aGoogle or Facebook account. The Android appwill then provide onscreen instructions towalk you through the configuration and set up requiredto allownotification mirroring.
Next, download the latest release of Pb for Desktop from the Github project page.The developer cautions that the app is currentlysomewhere between beta and stable. Don’t install the app ifyou can’t handle the odd bug or glitch:
Download Latest version of Pb for Desktop
Install it using your preferred method (e.g., by double-clicking on the installer file) and, when done, open it from the Unity Dash by searching for “pushbullet”.
When the app is open just login with the same Google or Facebook account you used to log in or sign up to Pushbullet with.
The developer is open to new ideas, suggestions and improvements, which can be made on the Github project page.
Learn more about ‘Pb for Desktop’ on Github
On a related note: would anyone be interested in a Pushbullet channel for OMG! Ubuntu!?