Flarebird
Push notifications for makers

Ping your iPhone with a URL.

Install the app, get your private URL, and anything that can make an HTTP request can tap you on the shoulder. No account, no email, no tracking.

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How it works

  1. Install Flarebird

    No sign-up. Open the app and allow notifications.

  2. Copy your URL

    You get a private link that ends in /k7Qm2x9L…. That’s your key.

  3. Call it from anywhere

    curl, Python, JavaScript, GitHub Actions, Shortcuts, Home Assistant…

Copy, paste, ping

Replace the example URL with yours from the app.

curl "https://flarebird.app/k7Qm2x9LpR4sTvWz8aBcDe/Build%20finished/All%2084%20tests%20passed%20in%2042s"

# or with every option
curl -X POST "https://flarebird.app/k7Qm2x9LpR4sTvWz8aBcDe" \
  -H "content-type: application/json" \
  -d '{"title":"Build finished","body":"All 84 tests passed in 42s","url":"https://github.com","group":"ci"}'

Small app, big reach

  • Instant

    Straight to Apple's push service over HTTP/2. Usually under a second.

  • Private by design

    We forward messages and forget them. Your history lives only on your iPhone.

  • Rich

    Titles, links, images, groups, sounds and time-sensitive alerts.

  • Widgets & Shortcuts

    Your latest ping on the Home Screen, and Siri actions out of the box.

FAQ

Do I need an account?

No. The app creates an anonymous device ID. No email, no password, no phone number.

Do you store my messages?

No. The server forwards each message to Apple and keeps nothing but a counter. Your history is stored on your iPhone.

What if my URL leaks?

Rotate it from Settings in one tap. The old URL stops working instantly.

Is it free?

Yes. Fair-use limits apply: 30 pings per minute and 1,000 per day per URL.

Android?

Flarebird is iPhone-only for now.