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Dev tools · February 18, 2026

CheckAPI

Modern API monitoring for indie hackers & small teams

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What it does

Monitor your APIs 24/7 with instant alerts via Email, Slack, Telegram, Discord, or Webhooks. 🚀 60-second setup 🎨 Modern UI (Next.js 14) 💰 Affordable ($5-15/mo vs $75-100/mo enterprise) 🔓 Open source (MIT) 🤖 Built in 6 weeks with OpenClaw AI Track uptime, response times, and incidents. Get alerted instantly when your API goes down. For indie hackers, not enterprises. Free: 3 monitors, 5-min checks. No credit card.

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