Implementing Desktop Notifications for Composer Tasks in Cursor IDE on macOS
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Summary
A guide for implementing desktop notifications in Cursor IDE to alert users when Composer tasks complete on macOS. The solution involves adding a custom cursor rule and enabling yolo mode in settings, providing a practical way to stay informed of task completion without actively monitoring the process.
Prompt
Create a Cursor IDE rule that triggers desktop notifications when Composer tasks complete: - Notification should include task-specific title and message - Rule must work with Composer in agent mode - Implementation should handle task completion status - Consider adding error state notifications - Target platform: macOS
Best Practices
Enable Task Completion Notifications
Implement desktop notifications for long-running tasks to avoid manual monitoring
Customize Notification Content
Use custom titles and messages in notifications to provide context-specific information
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid Manual Task Monitoring
Don't repeatedly check Composer task status manually
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