Changedetection.io

Changedetection.io

An open-source website change monitoring tool for tracking content updates.

Changedetection.io

Changedetection.io is an open-source tool for monitoring website changes. It can watch web pages and notify you when content changes. Using a proxy helps avoid IP blocks when monitoring many pages.

Setting Up HypeProxy.io with Changedetection.io

  1. Open your Changedetection.io instance.
  2. Go to Settings > Fetcher settings.
  3. Configure the proxy:
    • Proxy URL: http://username:password@fr.hypeproxy.host:port
  4. Save the settings.

For Self-Hosted (Docker)

# docker-compose.yml
environment:
  - HTTP_PROXY=http://username:password@fr.hypeproxy.host:port
  - HTTPS_PROXY=http://username:password@fr.hypeproxy.host:port

Tips

  • Use a proxy to avoid getting blocked when monitoring competitor websites frequently.
  • Mobile proxies from HypeProxy.io provide the most reliable long-term monitoring.
  • Set reasonable check intervals to avoid unnecessary proxy usage.

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