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How it works, examples, questions

How it works

  1. 1Ask a yes/no question or write a plain-English statement describing what must become true
  2. 2Enter an email address and submit the alert
  3. 3AlertChecker's AI checks the web periodically on your behalf
  4. 4You receive an email when the answer changes to yes; signed-in users can also enable browser push notifications on supported devices

What can I monitor?

Almost any yes/no question or condition that can be checked against publicly available web information. State the outcome you want, rather than the page change you expect, and be as specific as possible for best results.

Shopping

  • This has a bid: ebay.com/itm/206100000000
  • This is in stock: etsy.com/listing/1876160227
  • This is under £10: argos.co.uk/product/3362910
  • This has a review: amazon.com/dp/B002S52ZKS

Finance

  • Nvidia share price is below $150
  • S&P 500 dropped 3+% today
  • UK bank base rate changed today
  • US Dollar 1-year low against Euro

Weather

  • A hurricane is approaching Japan
  • Delhi air quality hazardous today
  • Future weather warning for Nice
  • Phoenix will exceed 120°F today

Science & Tech

  • Dinosaur species discovered today
  • ISS visible from New York tonight
  • SpaceX Starship launch tomorrow
  • Twin primes conjecture proved

Entertainment

  • Coldplay announced new UK tour dates today
  • Drake tickets go on sale tomorrow
  • Taylor Swift film released on Netflix today
  • Sora 2 is available in the UK

Sports

  • 147 snooker break made today
  • Berlin Marathon registration opens tomorrow
  • Good surf at Oahu this weekend
  • The next Ayr Parkrun is cancelled

Frequently asked questions

How does AlertChecker work?

Ask a yes/no question or write a plain-English statement describing what must become true to be alerted — e.g. "Is this item back in stock: example.com/product?". AlertChecker's AI periodically checks relevant public web information and notifies you when the answer changes to yes.

What kind of question can I ask?

Ask a question with a clear yes or no answer that may change over time, such as "Has registration opened?". Open-ended questions such as "What is the best option?" cannot trigger an alert; rewrite them as a condition instead.

How will I receive alerts?

AlertChecker sends alerts by email. Signed-in users can also enable browser push notifications after creating an alert, on supported devices.

Can I create alerts from ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI assistant?

Yes — connect AlertChecker's MCP server to any MCP-compatible assistant and it can create alerts for you from plain English, e.g. "Alert me when...". See the Connect page for setup instructions.

How specific should my question or statement be?

The more specific, the better. Rather than "Is a PlayStation 5 in stock?", try "Is the PS5 disc edition in stock at direct.playstation.com/en-gb/ps5?". Including a URL and precise conditions reduces false positives.

Do I have to provide a URL?

Not necessarily. For specific product pages, include a URL in your question or statement for more precise monitoring. For general topics like "Has the S&P 500 dropped 3% today?" or "Will SpaceX Starship launch tomorrow?", no URL is needed.

How often are alerts checked?

Checking frequency depends on overall demand and the complexity of your alert. Supporters (donors) receive higher priority and more frequent checks.

How can I stop receiving alerts?

Every alert email contains an unsubscribe link. You can also manage your alerts (including deleting or deactivating them) from the My Alerts page.

Is AlertChecker free?

Yes — but users on the free plan have lower checking priority. An optional donation moves you onto the Supporter plan, giving your alerts higher checking priority and more frequent checks for one year.

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