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April 23, 20264 min read

Open Release Phase

Final Early Access devices are now in testers' hands. You can now join the Notificator Project testing phase using the mobile app and WordPress plugin.

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Notificator Project testing phase with mobile app and IoT devices

Testing Phase Expansion

The final batch of Early Access devices is now in the hands of testers.

This marks a key milestone for the Notificator Project.
Hardware is now being validated in real-world environments, alongside a platform that is stable enough to support broader testing.

You can now join the testing phase using the mobile app and the WordPress plugin, without needing a physical device.

Join Testing (App & Plugin)

Testing access is now open through the official app builds:

You can install the app, connect your WordPress site, and immediately start working with real notifications, scenarios, and triggers.

The hardware remains optional, and the full system can be tested entirely in software.

Download the WordPress Plugin

You can download the latest Early Access version of the plugin directly from GitHub:

👉 https://github.com/notificator-project/WordPress-Plugin/releases/download/v1.1.0-beta.2/notificator-companion-1.1.0-beta.2.zip

Install it on your WordPress site, connect it with the mobile app, and start testing the full notification flow.

Open Development & Documentation

The Notificator Project is built as an open ecosystem.

The documentation site includes setup guides, API references, and integration examples.

Core Repositories

Development is organized into focused, purpose-driven repositories:

  • /WordPress-Plugin
    Scenario-based monitoring for WordPress, built around hook scanning and rule-driven notifications.

  • /docs
    Documentation source and technical references.

  • /IoT-Firmware-Early-Access
    Firmware used in Early Access devices, built for ESP32-based hardware.

  • /API
    Public notification ingestion service for external systems.

Scenario-Based Monitoring

The WordPress plugin introduces a structured monitoring model:

  • Hook scanning across WordPress core and plugins
  • Scenario-based rules with reusable templates
  • Condition operators ( =, !=, >, <, contains )
  • Severity levels (info, warning, critical)
  • Dynamic placeholders (e.g. {{order.total}})

This allows you to define not just when events trigger, but how they are interpreted and delivered.

Public API & Notification Pipeline

The Notificator Public API acts as the central ingestion layer for notifications.

It is designed for external systems that need a reliable way to deliver events into the Notificator ecosystem.

Core responsibilities:

  • Accept notifications over HTTP
  • Validate API keys and domain restrictions
  • Normalize incoming payloads from different webhook formats
  • Store notifications securely (encrypted at rest)
  • Deliver push notifications to mobile devices
  • Publish MQTT messages to connected IoT devices (optional)

The API supports flexible delivery behavior:

  • Default mode returns success even if MQTT delivery fails (with warning metadata)
  • Strict delivery mode can enforce full delivery guarantees

This makes it suitable for both lightweight integrations and more critical, production-grade workflows.

Send Notifications from Anywhere

Using the public API, notifications can originate from virtually any system:

  • Custom backends
  • SaaS platforms
  • Monitoring tools
  • Automation pipelines

With a simple request, events flow through validation, storage, and delivery layers before reaching users and devices in real time.

Follow the Project

You can follow development updates, demos, and hardware previews on the official YouTube channel:

Detailed Platform Overview

WordPress Plugin

  • Hook scanner for WordPress core and plugins
  • Scenario Builder with conditions and templates
  • Multi-key API configuration with signed requests
  • Notification logging with export (CSV) and filtering
  • JSON import/export for scenarios
  • Optional background scans via WP-Cron

Mobile App ( iOS & Android )

  • Real-time push notifications and in-app notification center
  • Multi-account support with secure authentication
  • Device pairing and management
  • Notification history and interaction actions
  • Designed for both standalone use and hardware pairing

IoT Devices (Early Access)

The Early Access devices are built around a compact ESP32-C3 platform with a focus on low-latency, glanceable notifications.

  • MQTT-based message delivery
  • OLED display (SSD1306 128x64) for message rendering
  • Local message history stored on-device (ring buffer)
  • Interaction via physical button and capacitive touch sensor

Devices support gesture-based navigation, on-device message management, and a Wi-Fi setup portal for provisioning.

The firmware is published for transparency and extensibility, allowing developers to adapt it to their own hardware setups.

The Notificator Project continues to evolve through real usage, feedback, and open collaboration.

It’s not e perfect but it’s a significant step forward in creating a flexible, user-friendly notification ecosystem.

You can start testing today, with or without hardware.

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Extensible.

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