Webhook Alerts
Integrate MoniTao into your tool ecosystem.
Webhooks allow receiving alerts directly in your internal systems.
Configure an HTTP endpoint and MoniTao will send alerts there in real-time.
What is a webhook?
A webhook is an HTTP notification automatically sent to your server when an event occurs.
Payload Format
Example JSON payload sent:
{
"event": "monitor.down",
"monitor": {
"id": 123,
"name": "Mon Site Web",
"url": "https://monsite.com"
},
"check": {
"status_code": 500,
"response_time_ms": 2500,
"error": "Internal Server Error",
"checked_at": "2026-01-15T10:30:00Z"
},
"timestamp": "2026-01-15T10:30:05Z"
}Webhook Security
MoniTao secures your webhooks in several ways:
- HMAC signature in X-Webhook-Signature header
- HTTPS required for endpoints
- Configurable timeout and automatic retry
Popular Integrations
Use webhooks to integrate MoniTao with:
- Slack and Discord (channel notifications)
- PagerDuty, OpsGenie (incident management)
- Zapier, Make (automations)
Use Cases
- Send to Slack or Discord channel
- Automatic ticket creation
- Automated runbook triggering
Configuration
- Create an HTTP endpoint capable of receiving webhooks
- Configure the URL in your MoniTao settings
- Test with a simulated alert
Frequently Asked Questions
How to secure my webhooks?
Use HTTPS and verify the X-Webhook-Signature header.
What if my endpoint is unavailable?
MoniTao performs 3 attempts with exponential backoff.
Can I have multiple webhook endpoints?
One webhook endpoint per account is currently supported.
Is the webhook sent at the same time as email?
Yes, all configured alert channels are notified simultaneously.
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