In order to use autotest-growl, install either the comprehensive ZenTest gem or the lightweight autotest-standalone gem and then add the following line to your ~/.autotest file: require 'autotest/growl' Make sure the notification service installed on your computer: http://growl.info (Growl for Mac OS X) http://growlforwindows.com (Growl for Windows) http://www.galago-project.org (libnotify for Linux) Mac OS X users only: Make sure you have an adequate version of Growl installed, take a look at the README for assistance. If Growl notifications are not always displayed, take a look at the README for assistance. For more information, feedback and bug submissions, please visit: http://www.bitcetera.com/products/autotest-growl If you like this gem, please consider to recommend me on Working with Rails, thank you! http://workingwithrails.com/recommendation/new/person/11706-sven-schwyn