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Introducing AppSignal Labs
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Introducing AppSignal Labs

We'd rather get an earlier version of something into your hands than spend another quarter polishing it. AppSignal Labs is where that work lives. Real features you can use today, still being shaped by what you tell us.

By Serena Chou on

From Keyword Search to Ask AI: How We Upgraded AppSignal's Docs Experience
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From Keyword Search to Ask AI: How We Upgraded AppSignal's Docs Experience

This is the story of how we went from a minimal keyword-only search on docs.appsignal.com to a conversational Ask AI experience — and what we learned along the way.

By Ewa Szyszka, Karen Patteri de Souza on

What Is Wrong With PaaS Today?
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What Is Wrong With PaaS Today?

The PaaS era isn't over, but it's definitely changing. Here's what's changed and what the modern stack looks like instead.

By Dejan Lukić on

Monitoring CPU and Memory on Your VPS with AppSignal
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Monitoring CPU and Memory on Your VPS with AppSignal

CPU spikes and memory leaks don't announce themselves. Here's how to catch them on your VPS before your users do.

By Muhammed Ali on

AppSignal x Hatchbox: Affordable Hosting, Full Visibility
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AppSignal x Hatchbox: Affordable Hosting, Full Visibility

Hatchbox and AppSignal are teaming up to bring error tracking, host insights, and uptime monitoring directly into your workflow. Affordable hosting and serious monitoring, no DevOps degree required.

By Connor James on

AppSignal MCP Now Supports OAuth — and GitHub Copilot
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AppSignal MCP Now Supports OAuth — and GitHub Copilot

OAuth was always the auth model we wanted for AppSignal MCP, and it's now live as we move from beta to preview. That unlocks one-click install in the MCP Registry, GitHub Copilot, and a cleaner default for every editor we already supported — alongside a lot more we've shipped since launch.

By Serena Chou on

N+1 Detection in AppSignal's OpenTelemetry Trace Timeline
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N+1 Detection in AppSignal's OpenTelemetry Trace Timeline

AppSignal now detects and collapses N+1 query patterns in OpenTelemetry traces, making performance issues immediately visible.

By Serena Chou, Karen Patteri de Souza on

How to Set Up Your Monitoring System Alerts
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How to Set Up Your Monitoring System Alerts

Learn how to set up effective monitoring system alerts in AppSignal to ensure you never miss a critical issue.

By Faith Kovi on

What Metrics to Monitor in Your Vibe Coded App
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What Metrics to Monitor in Your Vibe Coded App

Discover the key metrics to monitor in your vibe-coded app to ensure optimal performance and prevent unexpected issues.

By Tarun Singh on

Monitoring Your App Without Running Your Own Prometheus Stack
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Monitoring Your App Without Running Your Own Prometheus Stack

Learn how to monitor your application effectively without the operational overhead of managing your own Prometheus stack.

By Osinachi Okpara on

AppSignal's MCP Server: Connect AI Agents to Your Monitoring Data
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AppSignal's MCP Server: Connect AI Agents to Your Monitoring Data

AppSignal now offers a public MCP endpoint, so AI agents like Claude and AI code editors like Cursor and Windsurf can access your monitoring data without running a Docker container.

By Serena Chou on

Why Monitoring Matters for Modern Hosting Platforms
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Why Monitoring Matters for Modern Hosting Platforms

Discover why AppSignal is essential for monitoring modern hosting platforms and how it can level up your infrastructure management.

By Connor James on

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