rpakdel / bash-systemd-ip-iftt

Bash script and systemd service to notify when headless device connects to the local network

Bash script and systemd service to send IP address on boot

The goal of this script is to have a headless Linux server send its local IP address to a non-technical user.

IFTT and script setup

• Copy the bash script somewhere that is accessible during boot.
• Use the user's IFTT account to create a Webhook event that sends a notification when triggered
• Use Value1 as one of the ingredients.
• Go to the IFTT Webhook documentation and copy the provided curl command.
• Paste the IFTT curl command to the alarm-online bash script
• Execute alarm-online (make it executable) and ensure it works correctly

Configure to run when network is available

• Copy the provided systemd service to /etc/systemd/system
• Update the service file to point to the bash script.
• Run (sudo) systemd start alarm-online and ensure it works correctly.
• Run (sudo) systemd enable alarm-online
• Reboot and wait for the notification.