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monitoring-setup

Configure Datadog, Grafana+Prometheus, CloudWatch, and Sentry monitoring with alerts and health check endpoints.

2|Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#logging#observability#Datadog#alerting#Sentry#APM
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Skill: monitoring-setup
Source: https://github.com/Dokkabei97/forged-claude-code/tree/main/skills/cto/monitoring-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dokkabei97/forged-claude-code --skill monitoring-setup-dokkabei97

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps startups establish essential monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to detect issues before users do, with configurations tailored to different budget levels.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configures monitoring stacks: Supports Sentry, Grafana+Prometheus, Datadog, and CloudWatch.
  • Sets up essential alerts: Provides a baseline of critical alerts for site down, error rates, and resource utilization.
  • Generates health check endpoints: Creates basic /api/health endpoints for application status.
  • Use Case: A new SaaS product just launched and needs to ensure it's stable. This Skill can generate the necessary Sentry configuration and a basic health check endpoint to start tracking errors and availability.

Quick Start

Configure Sentry for error tracking in a Next.js application.

Frequently Asked Questions about monitoring-setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure application monitoring and alerting for a startup?▼

Configuring application monitoring for a startup involves setting up log collection, APM, and alerting systems. This generates configurations for Datadog or Sentry with startup-appropriate thresholds and essential alerts to detect issues early.

What is the best way to set up Sentry error tracking in a Next.js application?▼

Setting up Sentry error tracking in a Next.js app involves configuring the SDK to capture runtime errors and generating a basic health check endpoint. This establishes error tracking and monitors application availability.

Does this monitoring setup support both Datadog and Grafana with Prometheus?▼

Yes, the monitoring setup supports both Datadog and Grafana combined with Prometheus. It generates configurations for these APM stacks alongside Sentry and CloudWatch, providing guidance based on your startup's budget.

How do I create a health check endpoint for my SaaS application?▼

Creating a health check endpoint involves generating a basic `/api/health` route to report application status. This monitors availability and ensures your SaaS product remains stable for users.

What essential alerts should I configure for site availability and error rates?▼

Essential alerts for site availability and error rates should include triggers for site downtime, high error rates, and resource utilization. These critical alerts use startup-appropriate thresholds to detect issues before users do.

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