> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rtfm.guide/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Notifications

> Stay updated on your RTFM.guide activity

## What Are Notifications?

Notifications keep you informed about:

* Comments on your guides
* Reactions to your guides
* Replies to your comments (coming soon)
* @mentions (coming soon)
* System announcements

## Viewing Notifications

### Notification Center

Access all notifications via the bell icon in the navigation, or visit the API endpoint for unread count.

### Notification Types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Comments" icon="comment">
    Someone commented on one of your guides
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reactions" icon="heart">
    Your guide received a reaction
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mentions" icon="at" color="gray">
    Someone mentioned you (coming soon)
  </Card>

  <Card title="System" icon="bell">
    Important platform updates
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Managing Notifications

### Mark as Read

* Click on a notification to mark it as read
* Or click **Mark all as read** to clear all at once

### Delete Notifications

* Remove individual notifications
* Or clear all read notifications

### Unread Count

The bell icon shows your unread notification count:

* Red badge indicates unread notifications
* Number shows exact count
* Updates in real-time

## Notification Settings

Configure your notification preferences at [https://rtfm.guide/settings/notifications](https://rtfm.guide/settings/notifications) (coming soon).

### Email Notifications

Choose what triggers email notifications:

* New comments on your guides
* Reactions received
* Mentions
* Weekly digest
* System announcements

### In-App Notifications

Control in-app alerts:

* Desktop notifications (browser permission required)
* Sound alerts
* Badge counts

### Frequency

Set notification frequency:

* **Real-time**: Immediate notifications
* **Digest**: Bundled daily or weekly
* **Off**: No notifications

<Tip>
  **Reduce noise**: Consider digest mode if you receive many notifications
</Tip>

## Notification Details

Each notification includes:

* **What happened**: Clear description of the activity
* **When**: Timestamp of the event
* **Who**: User who triggered the notification
* **Where**: Link to the related guide or comment

## Coming Soon

### Advanced Features

* **Mentions**: Get notified when someone @mentions you
* **Replies**: Notifications for comment replies
* **Follows**: Alerts when someone follows you
* **Guide updates**: Notified when saved guides are updated

### Filtering

* Filter by notification type
* Search notifications
* Sort by date or importance
* Archive old notifications

### Notification Rules

Create custom rules:

* Mute specific guides
* Priority notifications from certain users
* Keyword filters
* Time-based rules (e.g., no notifications after 10 PM)

## Privacy

<Info>
  **Your notifications are private**. Only you can see your notification history.
</Info>

## Notification Limits

Currently:

* **No limit**: Unlimited notification history
* **Retention**: Kept indefinitely
* **Auto-cleanup**: None (manual deletion only)

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Check Regularly">
    * Review notifications daily
    * Respond to comments promptly
    * Acknowledge feedback
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Manage Your Inbox">
    * Mark as read after viewing
    * Delete irrelevant notifications
    * Keep unread count low
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configure Wisely">
    * Enable important notifications
    * Disable noise
    * Use digest for high-volume
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

### Not Receiving Notifications?

1. Check your notification settings
2. Verify email address
3. Check spam folder
4. Ensure JavaScript is enabled
5. Try a different browser

### Too Many Notifications?

1. Switch to digest mode
2. Disable less important types
3. Mute high-volume guides
4. Adjust frequency settings

## API Access (Coming Soon)

Access notifications programmatically:

* Get unread count
* Fetch notification list
* Mark as read
* Delete notifications

API endpoint: `https://rtfm.guide/api/notifications`