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slackcat vs Notify: catalog facts
slackcatNotify

Best for: People who share terminal output or files in Slack

Best for: Sending script and scan results to Slack, Discord or Telegram

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

Free and open source.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Posts files and piped command output to Slack
  • Supports continuous streaming
All 3 strengths for slackcat
  • Posts files and piped command output to Slack
  • Supports continuous streaming
  • Can set the destination channel and snippet file type
  • Pipes any command output straight into chat platforms
  • Supports several providers from one configuration
All 3 strengths for Notify
  • Pipes any command output straight into chat platforms
  • Supports several providers from one configuration
  • Single Go binary or Docker image
  • Requires access to Slack to post messages
  • Command-line interface
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
  • Sends messages only; it does not receive or store them
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet
Sources for slackcat

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

Sources for Notify

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.