vss-manage-alerts

Route VSS camera alerts to Slack and dashboard backends.

Updated May 29, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/rblake2320/vigil --skill vss-manage-alerts-rblake2320
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Skill: vss-manage-alerts
Source: https://github.com/rblake2320/vigil/tree/main/.claude/skills/vss-manage-alerts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rblake2320/vigil --skill vss-manage-alerts-rblake2320

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires fastapi, uvicorn, slack-sdk, python-dotenv, httpx, websockets, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables operators to configure and manage NVIDIA Video Search and Summarization (VSS) alert workflows, including real-time monitoring, alert subscriptions, Slack notifications, incident queries, and camera onboarding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time monitoring with VLM: start, stop, and query alerts for individual sensors.
  • Alert subscriptions: create, list, or stop persistent realtime rules on Alert Bridge.
  • Notifications: route incidents to Slack or dashboard backends and query past incidents.
  • Camera onboarding: register new cameras into VIOS and link them to alert pipelines.

Quick Start

Start by configuring backends and onboard a camera, then create a realtime alert rule for a sensor.

Frequently Asked Questions about vss-manage-alerts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I route real-time VSS camera alerts to Slack?

Route real-time VSS camera alerts to Slack by configuring notification backends to process incidents and send messages directly to designated Slack channels using the integrated Slack SDK.

What is the process for onboarding cameras into VIOS for alert workflows?

Onboarding cameras into VIOS involves registering new camera sensors to the platform and linking them directly to alert pipelines to enable continuous monitoring and incident triggering.

Can I create persistent alert subscriptions using Alert Bridge for VSS sensors?

Yes, you can create persistent realtime rules on Alert Bridge, allowing you to manage CRUD operations for alert subscriptions tied to individual VSS sensors.

Does this VSS alert management setup support both CV and VLM monitoring modes?

Yes, the VSS alert management system supports both CV and VLM modes, enabling you to start, stop, and query realtime alerts for individual sensors across either vision model type.

How do I query past incidents and enrich them with video URLs?

Query past incidents through the dashboard backend, which automatically performs video URL enrichment for incidents, providing direct video links alongside the historical alert records.

What dependencies are required to run the VSS alert orchestration backends?

Running the VSS alert orchestration backends requires FastAPI, Uvicorn, the Slack SDK, HTTPX, WebSockets, and python-dotenv to handle API serving, real-time communication, and environment configuration.