Browse AI Alerts: Set Up Webpage Change Notifications

Browse AI lets you watch any webpage and get an alert the moment something on it changes—a price drop, a new job posting, a status update, or a newly published article. This guide walks you through creating a monitor and configuring email or Slack alerts so you never miss a change. You’ll need a Browse AI account (free tier works) and the URL of the page you want to track.

What You’ll Need

• A Browse AI account (sign up at browse.ai—free plan includes a limited number of runs)
• The exact URL of the webpage you want to monitor
• An email address (for email alerts) or a Slack workspace (for Slack alerts)
• Optional: a specific element on the page you care about (e.g., a price tag, a headline, a stock status)

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to Browse AI and click “Create a Robot” (or “New Monitor” if you see that option).
2. Paste the webpage URL into the “Page URL” field. Browse AI will load a preview of the page.
3. Choose the data to watch. You have two main options:
   • Watch the whole page: Select “Monitor entire page” to get alerts for any change in the visible text or structure.
   • Watch a specific element: Click on the element you care about (e.g., the price tag, the “Add to Cart” button, a specific paragraph). Browse AI will highlight it and let you name it (e.g., “price”, “status”). This is more precise and reduces false alerts.
4. Set the monitoring schedule. In the “Schedule” section, choose how often Browse AI should check the page—every hour, daily, weekly, or a custom interval. The free plan typically allows daily checks; paid plans offer more frequent runs.
5. Configure the alert trigger. Under “Alert Conditions” (or “Notify me when”), decide what constitutes a change:
   • Any change in the selected data
   • Only if the value increases or decreases (useful for prices)
   • Only if a specific keyword appears or disappears (e.g., “out of stock”)
6. Choose your alert channel. In the “Notifications” section, select:
   • Email: Enter the email address where you want alerts. Browse AI sends a summary of what changed.
   • Slack: Click “Connect to Slack” and authorize Browse AI for your workspace. Then select the channel where alerts should appear.
   • You can also set up webhooks or Zapier integrations if you need more advanced workflows.
7. Test the monitor. Click “Run Once” (or “Test”) to have Browse AI check the page immediately. This verifies that the selector works and that you receive a test alert.
8. Save and activate. Give your robot a name, review the settings, and click “Create Robot” (or “Save”). The monitor is now live and will run on the schedule you set.

Common Mistakes

• Monitoring the whole page when you only care about one part. This leads to alerts for irrelevant changes (e.g., a rotating banner, a timestamp, or an ad). Always try to select the specific element.
• Using a URL that requires login. Browse AI can’t access pages behind a login unless you use their browser extension or connect an account. If the page requires authentication, the monitor will see a login page and alert you about that “change.”
• Setting the schedule too frequently on the free plan. You’ll hit your monthly run limit quickly. Plan your checks based on how often the page actually updates.
• Ignoring the “change type” settings. If you don’t specify “only when the price decreases,” you’ll get alerts for any price change, including increases.
• Not testing before saving. A broken selector will cause the monitor to fail silently or alert you about errors. Always run a test.

Tips

• Use CSS selectors for precision. If you’re comfortable with code, you can click the “” icon in the selector field and enter a custom CSS selector (e.g., #price or .product-price). This is more reliable than clicking.
• Set a “quiet hours” window. In the notification settings, you can specify times when you don’t want alerts (e.g., overnight). This prevents notification fatigue.
• Combine multiple elements into one robot. You can watch several prices on the same page in one monitor, and Browse AI will alert you if any of them change.
• Use the “Diff” view in the alert email. Browse AI includes a before/after comparison, so you can see exactly what changed without visiting the page.
• Start with daily checks. For most use cases, daily is enough. You can increase frequency later if needed.

Troubleshooting

• No alerts are coming. First, check the “Runs” tab on your robot to see if it’s actually running. If it shows errors, the page might be blocking Browse AI or the selector is broken. Re-select the element or try a different URL. Also check your email spam folder or Slack app settings.
• Alerts are too noisy. You’re likely monitoring the whole page. Switch to a specific element, or add a condition like “only when the value changes by more than X%.”
• The monitor shows “Cannot find element.” The page structure may have changed. Re-open the robot, click on the element again, and save. If the page is dynamic (loads content via JavaScript), try enabling “Wait for page to load” in the robot’s advanced settings.
• Alerts are delayed. Browse AI runs on a queue. If you have a free plan, your runs might be delayed during peak times. Consider upgrading or adjusting your schedule to off-peak hours.
• Slack integration not working. Disconnect and reconnect the Slack app in Browse AI’s settings. Make sure you’ve selected the correct channel and that the Browse AI bot has permission to post there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I monitor a page that requires login?

Yes, but you need to use Browse AI’s browser extension to record a session that logs in. The extension captures the login state, and the robot can then access the authenticated page.

How often can I check a page for free?

The free plan typically allows 50 runs per month, which is roughly 1-2 runs per day. You can set a daily schedule, but you’ll need to upgrade for more frequent checks.

Will I get alerted if the page changes but the content I’m watching stays the same?

No. Browse AI compares only the data you selected. If you’re watching a specific price element, a change elsewhere on the page won’t trigger an alert.

Can I receive alerts via SMS or mobile push?

Browse AI doesn’t have native SMS or push notifications, but you can connect it to Zapier or Make to send alerts to your phone via services like Twilio or Pushover.

What happens if the page goes down or returns an error?

Browse AI will show an error in the run log and will not send a change alert. You can set up a separate “uptime” monitor if you want to be notified about downtime.

Can I monitor multiple pages at once?

Yes, create a separate robot for each page, or use a sitemap-based robot if you have many similar pages (e.g., product pages). Each robot can have its own alert settings.

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