Pi Knock

Pi Knock is a Pi coding agent extension that sends remote notifications to phones or watches when tasks finish.

Pi knock is an extension for the Pi coding agent that sends remote notifications when a task finishes, fails, or requires user input. It lets users leave the terminal and receive alerts on their phone or watch through Pushover, ntfy, or webhooks. The extension waits until Pi has settled, including automatic retries and queued work, before sending completion alerts. It includes lock-screen safety by default, session-aware naming, and automatic retries for transient failures. Users can configure settings and run tests using built-in commands inside Pi.

Pi Knock at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/asigers/pi-knock

Key features

Sends alerts for completed, failed, or pending tasks
Supports Pushover, ntfy, and webhooks
Hides prompt text on the lock screen by default
Includes session-aware notification titles
Retries transient network delivery errors automatically
Provides a setup wizard and diagnostic commands

Use it for

Receive phone alerts when a coding task finishes
Get notified when Pi requires user input or confirmation
Monitor agent progress away from the computer

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PI Desktop — It keeps projects, settings, and sessions local without mandatory accounts.
HAPI — Runs agents locally on your machine while letting you control them from mobile devices.
Pi Infinite Context — It keeps original messages saved and searchable while summarizing old work.

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