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Alert Behavior
Automation Watchdog sends notifications when the monitored operational state changes in a meaningful way.
Typical notification events
| Situation | Expected behavior |
|---|---|
| A watch enters error | An error notification is sent |
| New error reasons are added | An updated error notification is sent |
| Some error reasons clear but others remain | An updated error notification reflects the change |
| All error reasons clear naturally | A relax notification is sent |
| A watch is deactivated while still in error | The issue remains visible until cleared |
Why that matters
This behavior gives support teams a clearer incident story:
- what first went wrong
- what changed afterward
- whether the run truly returned to good standing
Good practice
Pair alert behavior with clear watch naming and useful descriptions so notifications explain both what failed and what the team should care about.