WhenX

WhenX: Semantic Alerts for Web Monitoring

WhenX is a tool that helps you monitor web information by creating semantic alerts. You can ask a question, have WhenX search the web for answers, and then receive ongoing notifications when the answer to your question changes. It is designed as a personal, open-source project that emphasizes learning, experimentation, and privacy.

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How WhenX Works

• Write a question you want monitored, for example: "Is there a new book by J.K. Rowling?" or "Has a new product been released by Company X?".
• Test your alert to ensure the search and answers are correct.
• Deploy your alert to start receiving notifications when the answer changes.
• WhenX continuously monitors the web and updates you when new information appears that affects the answer.

Use Cases

• Track new publications from favorite authors.
• Monitor job postings or product launches relevant to you.
• Stay informed about evolving answers to specific questions over time.

Safety and Intent

• WhenX is a personal project and not intended for commercial use.
• Reach out to the maintainer on Twitter with questions.
• It is open source, with the code available on GitHub, and hosted on Vercel.

How to Get Started

1. Write your question (e.g., "Is there a new book by J.K. Rowling?").
2. Test your alert to verify accuracy.
3. Deploy your alert and receive notifications when the answer changes.

Open Source & Community

• Proudly Open Source: code available on GitHub
• Built by edmar
• Hosted on Vercel
• Uses open source software underneath

Security & Privacy Considerations

• Since it’s a personal project, consider how you handle data and notifications.
• Review source code and deployment configurations if you customize or extend the tool.

Core Features

• Create semantic alerts by asking questions.
• Web-wide search to find initial answers.
• Continuous monitoring with updates when answers change.
• Personal project with open-source backing.
• GitHub-hosted source code and community-driven development.
• Easy deployment (hosted on Vercel) and cross-platform usage.
• Notification-based updates to stay informed without manual re-checks.