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Apprise API is a lightweight microservice that wraps the Apprise notification library in a network-accessible REST API, letting home-lab users send alerts to…

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Apprise API is a lightweight microservice that wraps the Apprise notification library in a network-accessible REST API, letting home-lab users send alerts to over 150 services from any connected device. It includes a built-in web interface for testing and verifying notification configurations, making it a production-ready fit for homelab automation and monitoring stacks.

Platform availability

Available on 3 of 6 install platforms

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

78/100 Good

Maintained
100last commit 5 days ago
Popular
621,318 GitHub stars
Easy to install
553 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
801 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM
How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 9 days ago

GitHub stars
1,318
Open issues
8
Last commit
2026-10-03
Latest release
v2.0.1
License
MIT
Activity
steady

Checked today - source: GitHub (caronc/apprise-api)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 1 GB RAM, 1 CPU core(s), 10 GB disk. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 10 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Install the Apprise package first Install the Apprise Python package for your system (for example, pip install apprise) before starting the Apprise API web service. Without it, the web service has no library available to send alerts to email, chat, or other services. source
  • List your notification URLs in the config file Add each destination you want to receive alerts to, such as email or chat, as a notification URL in the Apprise config file, and use # for comments. Keep that file private because these URLs often include access keys, and without valid URLs Apprise has nowhere to send messages. source
  • Async APIs need nest-asyncio installed If your Apprise API runs inside Python code that already uses asyncio (Python’s built-in async task system), install nest-asyncio before starting it. Without it, Apprise can error when it tries to send notifications while that background task system is already running. source

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Checked 7 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Do I need to install anything before starting the Apprise API web service?

Yes, install the Apprise Python package before starting the Apprise API web service. Without it, the service has no library available to send alerts.

Where do I put notification destinations, and is the config file sensitive?

Add each destination as a notification URL in the Apprise config file, with # for comments. Keep the file private because those URLs often include access keys.

What reverse proxy setup is recommended before exposing Apprise API to the internet?

Configure a proper secure reverse proxy first. Do not rely on directly exposing ports without that protection.

Is there an Android app for a self-hosted Apprise API?

Yes, the Android Mobile app can connect to your self-hosted Apprise API server. It can send notifications, manage services, and review delivery results.

What extra package is needed if Apprise API runs inside an asyncio application?

Install nest-asyncio before starting it. Without that package, Apprise can error when sending notifications while asyncio is already running.

How should I pick up an Apprise API fix after a release?

Pull the latest Docker image or git repository. This ensures you have the latest Apprise API update that fixed the reported issue.

Answers sourced from appriseit.com, github.com, github.com, github.com, www.reddit.com, www.reddit.com

Community

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