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About Dead Man's Snitch

Dead Man's Snitch is a cron job monitoring tool from Collective Idea that keeps an eye on the periodic processes and notifies users when something doesn’t happen. It includes Downloads, Cron Job Monitoring, and the ability to Monitor Heroku Scheduler so users can ensure their tasks are running as expected. Dead Man's Snitch helps users stay informed about their system's health and provides alerts for potential issues. This tool is especially useful for developers and system administrators who rely on scheduled tasks for critical operations. Key capabilities: Cron Job Monitoring Notifications Heroku Scheduler Monitoring Download Reporting User-Friendly Interface Best for: Developers and system administrators that need reliable monitoring of automated tasks.

Dead Man's Snitch Details

Vendor
Collective Idea
Year Launched
2012
Location
United States
Deployment
cloud
Training Options
documentation, live online
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English
Users
Sysadmin and DevOps Individuals and Teams
Industries Served
Business, Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Retail
Tags
Business Continuity Software, Dead Man's Snitch

Dead Man's Snitch's In-App Market Place

Does Dead Man's Snitch have an in-app market place?

Yes

How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?

1

Mini Apps

N/A

Pricing Options

Free trial
Free version
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Promo Offer

Accepted Payment Currencies

USD ($)

Pros & Cons

  • 1. Simple and Easy to Use: Set up takes seconds with a user-friendly interface for creating "snitch" jobs.
  • 2. Monitors Various Scheduled Tasks: Works with cron jobs, Heroku Scheduler, or any scheduled task.
  • 3. Alerts for Missed Executions: Notifies you if a scheduled task doesn't run when expected.
  • 4. Multiple Alert Options: Supports email notifications and optional push notifications via a mobile app.
  • 5. Free Trial Available: Try the service for free before committing.
  • 6. Trusted by Many: Used by various teams, suggesting reliability and effectiveness.
  • 7. Unobtrusive Monitoring: Doesn't interfere with your existing systems.
  • 1. Limited Features: Primarily focuses on basic monitoring and alerting for task execution.
  • 2. Potential Complexity for Beginners: Setting up notifications (email/push) might require additional steps.
  • 3. Limited Customization: May not offer advanced features for complex monitoring needs.
  • 4. Reliance on External URL: Requires an internet connection to send the "snitch" signal.

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