Watch wizard

The console watch wizard (CP-4.7) guides you from endpoint URL to a running snapshot schedule in five steps — with Skip for power users.

Wizard steps

  1. Endpoint URL

    Paste OpenAPI URL, REST base, or MCP server URL. Wizard suggests watch type and name.

  2. Watch type

    Choose api (OpenAPI/JSON) or mcp (tools/list). Confirm poll interval vs plan limits.

  3. Alerts & policy

    Notification target (Slack webhook, email) and drift policy preset.

  4. Tags & metadata

    Project/repo tags for fleet filters (CP-2.12) and Compass grouping.

  5. Confirm & run

    First on-demand check runs immediately; scheduled polls follow plan interval.

Where to launch

  • Console fleet empty state → Create watch
  • /start trial flow → step 4 hands off to wizard
  • Org template → Launch from template (CP-2.9) pre-fills URL and policy
  • Compass gap row → deep link with suggested URL

Skip wizard

Use Skip to land on the classic watch form, or create via API:

curl -s https://driftguard.org/api/watches \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer dg_live_…" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"stripe","url":"https://api.stripe.com/v1","watchType":"api"}'

Related

  • First watch how-to — trial-oriented walkthrough
  • Watch types
  • Post-signup checklist