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How to get better Skype notifications in Ubuntu?

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Mar 15, 202619372 views
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In Ubuntu, I want to be notified in a customizable way when someone speaks in a Skype conversation (but not in group Chat 'channels'). The problem is: I have lots of windows open, so I often don't notice when a new one appears in the taskbar, or if its icon changes. The built-in Skype notifications…

Error Output

notify-send "%sname:" "%smessage" -i skype-chat

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I typed /alertsoff and muted the group chat. More info - https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10042/what-are-chat-commands-and-roles hope that helps. I am happy.

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