How to Automate Daily Quotes via Termux and Push Notifications

Everyone loves a little motivation to start the day. Whether it’s an inspiring quote or a fun fact, getting it delivered automatically can be a huge boost. With Termux, you can automate daily quotes and even send them as push notifications right to your phone. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, and show you how to make it work reliably.

Why Automate Daily Quotes?

Automating daily quotes isn’t just about motivation. It’s also a simple way to:

• Learn Python scripting in Termux.

• Practice automation techniques similar to what you’d use in real cybersecurity tasks. For example, many tasks in MaxPhisher or automated network monitoring rely on similar scripts.

• Explore push notification systems that can later be applied to alerts, reminders, or even monitoring security events like in Quick Termux Projects You Can Do.

If you’re managing multiple tasks or running a small business, automation is a skill that saves time and reduces errors, much like building a cybersecurity plan for small business to prevent downtime.

Requirements

Before we start, make sure you have the following installed in Termux:

• Python
  Install it via: pkg install python -y

• Termux API
  Install via: pkg install termux-api -y

• Optional: Pushbullet or Pushover API for notifications.

If you’re new to Termux, check out how to install Termux on Android for a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Create a Quote File

First, create a text file with quotes. Each line will be a quote:

nano quotes.txt

Add a few quotes, for example:

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
"Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going."
"Believe you can and you’re halfway there."

Save and exit.

Step 2: Write the Python Script

Next, create a Python script to pick a random quote:

nano daily_quote.py

Paste this code:

import random
import os

# Read quotes from the file
with open("quotes.txt", "r") as file:
    quotes = file.readlines()

# Pick a random quote
quote = random.choice(quotes).strip()

# Send as a Termux notification
os.system(f'termux-notification --title "Daily Quote" --content "{quote}"')

Save and exit.

Step 3: Test the Script

Run the script:

python daily_quote.py

You should see a push notification with a random quote. If it works, you’re ready to automate.

Step 4: Automate with Cron Jobs

Termux supports cron-style scheduling using Termux:Tasker or Termux:Widget. For daily automation:

1. Install Termux Widget: pkg install termux-widget -y

2. Move your script to ~/.shortcuts/:

mv daily_quote.py ~/.shortcuts/

3. Create a cron job using Termux:Tasker to run every morning:

• Open Termux:Tasker → Add a new task → Select your script daily_quote.py

• Set the time you want the notification delivered, e.g., 8 AM daily.

This is similar to scheduling alerts in security monitoring or automated tasks for network security tips for small business.

Step 5: Optional Push Notification via APIs

If you want notifications outside Termux, use Pushbullet or Pushover API:

• Create an account and get the API key.

• Replace the os.system line in your script with the API request code.

• Test by sending a notification to your phone.

This method is useful for broader automation tasks, like alerts for cyber incidents or monitoring small business IT environments.

Step 6: Expand Your Automation

Once your daily quote script works, you can extend it:

• Pull quotes from online APIs or RSS feeds.

• Schedule multiple notifications a day.

• Combine with other Termux scripts, like Quick Termux Projects You Can Do for learning new automation skills.

You can also use it for educational or awareness notifications, similar to techniques covered in MaxPhisher in Termux, purely for ethical testing and learning.

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• How to Set Up and Use Termux Tasker Plugin for Automation

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• MaxPhisher in Termux for Educational Demos

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With this setup, you’ll have a fully automated daily quote system that’s flexible, educational, and useful. It’s a small project that teaches scripting, notifications, and task automation—the same skills that scale to network security and business risk management or small company cybersecurity.