How to Set Up Custom Monitoring Schedules in Browse AI
Browse AI's monitoring feature helps you stay ahead of the curve by tracking changes on websites and notifying you of important updates. But what if you need more control over when and how often those checks happen? That's where custom schedules come in!
Why custom schedules matter
Every monitoring check requires your robot to re-extract data from the website, which consumes credits. By optimising your monitoring schedule, you can:
- Avoid unnecessary checks and reduce costs.
- Target specific times when changes are most likely to occur.
- Schedule checks to fit your availability and preferred notification times.
Setting up custom schedules
Here's how to configure custom schedules for your Browse AI monitors:
Step 1. Choose the robot you would like to have a monitor on.
Step 2. Click the "Monitor" tab to access the monitoring feature.
Step 3. Click "Create New Monitor" to start the setup process.
Step 4. In this window, you'll see a form with various options to customise your monitor. Feel free to modify it according to your needs and/or use case:
Let's dissect each parameter on this form, from top to bottom. The first three parameters are for configuring the frequency and scheduling:
a. Run once every: Choose how often you want the robot to check for changes (E.g., every hour, daily, weekly).
b. Days of the week: Select the days on which you want the monitoring to occur (E.g., every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, etc.,)
c. Time of day: Specify the time you want the robot to check for changes. You can set a specific time or choose "Anytime" if the exact time doesn't matter.
The latter three parameters are for the monitoring scope/target and notification:
d. Origin URL and input parameters: If you want to monitor multiple pages with the same robot, you can specify different origin URLs and input parameters for each monitor.
e. Monitor name: Give your monitor a unique and descriptive name for easy identification.
f. Notifications: Choose whether you want to be notified via email.
Step 5. Once you've configured the settings, click "Save" to create the monitor.
Managing Your Monitors
You can view and manage all your active monitors on the "Monitor" tab of your Robot dashboard. Each monitor will be listed with its name, status, and schedule.
If you have any questions or need assistance setting up custom schedules for your monitors, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. We're always happy to help!
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