PageDog

Description

PageDog is a local-first Mac application designed to monitor specific areas of websites for changes. It uses hosted AI to evaluate whether predefined alert conditions are met, ensuring that browser sessions and history remain local to your Mac. Users can set up watches with testable alert conditions, such as price drops or availability changes, and PageDog will check these conditions on a schedule. The app supports monitoring signed-in pages by reusing a persistent local browser session, although manual intervention may be required for logins or CAPTCHA challenges.

PageDog offers a freemium pricing model, starting with 20 free AI checks per month without requiring a credit card. Users can upgrade to a Pro plan for $10 per month or a Max plan for $90 per year, which offers a 25% savings compared to monthly billing. The app allows users to choose regular intervals or specific times for checks, with options to limit checks to weekdays.

The app sends only the necessary data to the AI for evaluation, including selected-area crops, visible text, and a structural summary. This ensures that sensitive information remains secure on the user's device. PageDog is not a cloud-based service; it requires the app to be open, the Mac to be awake, and the network to be available for checks to run.

PageDog is ideal for users who need to monitor website changes without relying on cloud services. It provides flexibility in scheduling and alert delivery, supporting email alerts and webhooks for integration with services like Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. The app's local-first approach ensures privacy and control over monitoring activities.

PageDog's Core Features

• Local-first monitoring

• AI-based alert evaluation

• Supports signed-in page monitoring

• 20 free AI checks per month

• Pro and Max subscription plans

• Customizable check schedules

• Email alerts and webhook support

• Data privacy and security

How to use PageDog?

1. 1

   Download: Install PageDog for Mac

2. 2

   Configure: Set up watches and alert conditions

3. 3

   Use: Monitor website changes locally

4. 4

   Optimize: Adjust schedules and alert settings

PageDog's Use Cases

• Price Monitoring
• Flight Fare Alerts
• Ticket Availability
• Appointment Slots
• Content Updates

FAQ from PageDog

• How does PageDog monitor website changes?

  PageDog monitors selected website areas using AI to evaluate if alert conditions are met, running checks locally on your Mac.

• Can PageDog monitor signed-in pages?

  Yes, PageDog reuses a persistent local browser session, allowing it to monitor many signed-in pages.

• What is included in the free plan?

  The free plan includes 20 completed AI checks each month without requiring a credit card.

• How does PageDog ensure data privacy?

  PageDog sends only selected-area data to AI for evaluation, keeping browser sessions and history local.

• What are the subscription options for PageDog?

  PageDog offers a Pro plan at $10 per month and a Max plan at $90 per year, providing a 25% savings.

• Can PageDog run checks at specific times?

  Yes, users can set regular intervals or specific times for checks, with options to limit to weekdays.

• Does PageDog operate in the cloud?

  No, PageDog is a local-first app that runs checks on your Mac while it is open and connected to the network.

• What happens if a page requires manual intervention?

  PageDog marks the watch as needing attention and retries after manual resolution of prompts like logins or CAPTCHAs.