Prototype — monitoring is simulated. Not a production service.

Help Centre

How to use PulseWatch, answers to common questions, and what to expect from this prototype.

Getting Started

PulseWatch is a browser-only uptime monitor. No account, no sign-up, and nothing to install. Here is how it works:

1. Open the Dashboard

Go to the Dashboard. You will see an empty state with a form to add URLs.

2. Add a URL

Type or paste a full URL (for example https://example.com) into the form, give it a label, and click Add. You can add up to five URLs.

3. See the Results

Each URL gets a card showing its current status (up or down), uptime percentage, average response time, and a chart of every check over the last 7 days. Click "Check Now" to trigger a fresh check, or wait for the next 15-minute simulated check cycle.

4. Remove a URL

Click the × button on a URL card to remove it from the dashboard.

The dashboard runs entirely in your browser. Any URLs or labels you enter are held in memory only and are lost when you close or refresh the page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does PulseWatch actually check my site from the internet?

Not yet. PulseWatch is a prototype. The checks you see on the dashboard are simulated on your own machine — they do not run from a remote server. The product idea is that checks would run from the cloud every 15 minutes, but that infrastructure is not built yet. See Known Limitations below.

Why did my data disappear when I refreshed the page?

Everything is stored in your browser's memory, not on a server. When you close or refresh the page, all URLs and check history are lost. This is the main limitation of the prototype. A production version would store your data server-side so it persists across devices and sessions.

Can I get an email or text message when my site goes down?

No. PulseWatch does not send alerts of any kind. The product shows you what happened when you open the dashboard. Email, SMS, and push notifications are planned for a future version but are not available today.

How many URLs can I monitor?

Up to five URLs on the free plan. The Pro plan (coming soon) would support up to 20 URLs, but it is not available yet and no payment processing is set up.

Is there a mobile app?

No. PulseWatch is a web app that works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. There is no native app for iOS or Android.

How is this different from free services like UptimeRobot or Better Uptime?

Right now? It is not — this is a prototype that demonstrates the concept. The long-term difference is simplicity: no account registration, no credit card required for the free tier, and a single-purpose dashboard that shows you exactly what you need without the overhead of a full monitoring platform. The free tier is meant for freelancers and small-site owners who do not want to manage yet another account.

Do you store my URLs or any personal data?

No. PulseWatch does not collect, store, or transmit any data. Everything runs client-side in your browser. See the Privacy & Terms page for details.

Can I pay for a Pro plan right now?

No. The Pro plan is listed as "Coming Soon" on the Pricing page as a demonstration. PulseWatch does not process payments and the Pro features are not built yet.

Known Limitations

This is an honest list of what PulseWatch does not yet do — and what it will never do without a server-side backend.

Monitoring is simulated. The checks you see on the dashboard do not actually hit your site from the internet. They generate random status data on your own machine to demonstrate the dashboard UI. You cannot rely on PulseWatch to tell you whether your site is up or down.
No persistence. All data lives in browser memory only. A page refresh or tab close destroys every URL, every label, and every check result. The history also clears after 7 days by design (the simulated check dataset rolls off).
No alerts. No email, SMS, push notification, webhook, or any other outbound notification. PulseWatch does not tell you when something happens — you must visit the dashboard to see the state.
No accounts or authentication. Anyone who opens the dashboard sees the same in-memory state. There is no multi-user support, no login, and no way to share a dashboard with a team member.
No API or data export. There is no way to pull check history programmatically or export it as CSV/JSON.
No real payment processing. The checkout form on the Pricing page is a client-side mockup. No money is collected, and the Pro plan features are not built.
Max 5 URLs, 7-day history. These are fixed limits of the prototype. They may increase in a production version but are not configurable today.

How to Contact Us

This project does not yet have a dedicated support team, phone line, or contact mailbox.

If you found a bug, have a feature request, or need help with something not covered here, please check the project repository where this prototype lives. The project maintainer monitors issues there.

This is a prototype project. No live support staff are available.