Slack Integration
Get instant change notifications in your Slack workspace
Overview
Connect PageDrifter to Slack to receive real-time notifications when monitored pages change. Notifications are sent as rich messages with change details and quick links.
What you'll get:
- Instant notifications when changes are detected
- Rich message formatting with change summary
- Direct links to view the full diff
- Customizable per monitor
Setup Guide
1Create a Slack Incoming Webhook
First, you need to create an Incoming Webhook in your Slack workspace:
- Go to Slack API Apps
- Click Create New App → From scratch
- Name your app (e.g., "PageDrifter Alerts") and select your workspace
- In the left sidebar, click Incoming Webhooks
- Toggle Activate Incoming Webhooks to On
- Click Add New Webhook to Workspace
- Select the channel where you want notifications
- Copy the Webhook URL
2Add the Webhook to PageDrifter
- Go to your PageDrifter dashboard
- Edit the monitor you want to connect
- Scroll to the Notifications section
- Paste your Slack webhook URL in the Webhook URL field
- Save your changes
3Test the Integration
After saving, click the Test Webhook button to send a test notification to your Slack channel. You should see a message appear within seconds.
Example Notification
Here's what a PageDrifter notification looks like in Slack:
Change detected on "Competitor Pricing Page"
12% content change detected
https://example.com/pricing
View diff →
Troubleshooting
Notifications not appearing?
Check that the webhook URL is correct and the Slack app has access to the channel. Try regenerating the webhook URL if issues persist.
Getting "channel_not_found" error?
Make sure the channel still exists and the Slack app is added to it. Private channels require the app to be explicitly invited.
Want different channels per monitor?
Create multiple webhook URLs (one per channel) and assign them to different monitors as needed.