The Webhook Notifications feature sends event data from Auto Refresh Plus (ARP) to external endpoints whenever monitoring conditions are met. By forwarding these events to third-party services, automation tools, or custom applications, you can build powerful integrations and automated workflows.
How to Configure Webhook Notifications
Follow these steps:
- Open General Settings
- Navigate to Notifications
- Open Webhooks
- Create a new webhook configuration
- Enter a name for the webhook
- Select the service type
- Enter your webhook URL
- Save the configuration
After creating the webhook:
- Open the Auto Refresh Plus extension
- Go to the Monitor tab
- Enable Receive Webhook Alerts
- Start monitoring the page
Webhook notifications will only be sent for pages where webhook alerts are enabled.
Webhook URL Requirements
Your webhook endpoint must:
- Be publicly accessible
- Accept HTTP POST requests
- Accept JSON payloads
Example URL:
https://yourdomain.com/webhookIf your server cannot be reached from the internet, webhook notifications will not be delivered.
Data Sent to Your Webhook
When a monitoring event occurs, Auto Refresh Plus sends a JSON payload containing event information.
Example Payload:
{
"content": "triggered",
"type": "found",
"url": "https://example.com"
}Payload properties:
- content – The keyword or value that triggered the event
- type – The event type (
found,lost, orany) - url – The webpage URL where the event occurred
Your backend application can process this data and perform additional actions such as sending notifications, updating databases, triggering workflows, or running custom automation.
Common Uses for Webhooks
Webhook notifications can be used for:
- Sending alerts to custom applications
- Triggering automation workflows
- Updating dashboards
- Logging monitoring events
- Connecting Auto Refresh Plus with third-party systems
Important Notes
- Webhook configuration must be completed in General Settings
- Webhook alerts must also be enabled from the Monitor tab for each page
- Events are sent using HTTP POST requests
- Your server must be able to receive and process JSON data
Summary
Webhook Notifications make it easy to connect Auto Refresh Plus with external systems and automation tools. By providing a webhook URL and enabling alerts, monitoring events can be forwarded automatically whenever a tracked condition or keyword trigger is detected.