RuneLite Plugins
Watchdog Alerts for Crystal Extractor
Stop staring at the chatbox. Set up custom audio and visual alerts to know exactly when your Crystal Extractor is full.
Why Use Watchdog?
- 🔔 Sound Alerts: Play a custom sound (like "C Engineer: Completed") when full.
- 💬 Chat Notifications: Highlight the "Your extractor is full" message.
- ⚡ AFK Efficiency: Watch Netflix without worrying about missing ticks.
How to Set Up Watchdog for Crystal Extractor
Follow these steps to configure the plugin in RuneLite.
- Install Watchdog: Open the Plugin Hub in RuneLite and search for "Watchdog". Install it.
- Create New Alert: Open the Watchdog panel and click the "+" button. Select "Chat Alert".
- Configure Trigger:
- Name: Crystal Extractor Full
- Regex:
Your crystal extractor is full.*
- Add Notification: Choose "Sound" or "Screen Flash" as the notification type.
- Test: Click the "Test" button to ensure it works.
⚠️
Regex Tip: Make sure to include the
.* at the end if the game
message has variable text (like timestamps).
Import Code (Copy & Paste)
Don't want to configure it manually? Copy the code below and click the "Import from Clipboard" button in the Watchdog plugin.
{"name":"Crystal Extractor Full","enabled":true,"trigger":{"type":"CHAT","pattern":"Your crystal extractor is full.*","matchType":"REGEX"},"notifications":[{"type":"SOUND","gain":10,"path":"/runelite/sounds/notification.wav"},{"type":"SCREEN_FLASH","color":"#FF0000","flashDuration":500}]}
Advanced Watchdog Tips
Timer Alerts
Set a recurring timer every 5 minutes to remind you to check the extractor manually.
Overlay
Add a text overlay on your screen that says "EMPTY EXTRACTOR" when the message appears.
TTS
Use Text-to-Speech to have your computer say "Extractor Full" out loud.
User Reviews
"I used to miss the chat message all the time. Watchdog saved my AFK
gains."
"The screen flash is annoying but effective. Impossible to ignore."
"Setup was super easy with the import code. Thanks!"
Watchdog FAQ
Is Watchdog allowed by Jagex?
Yes, Watchdog is a verified plugin on the RuneLite Plugin Hub, meaning it
complies with Jagex's 3rd party client guidelines.
Why isn't the alert working?
Check your regex pattern. Ensure you have "Game" chat filtered to "On" or
"Filtered", not "Off". Also check your volume settings.
Can I use this for other things?
Absolutely! You can set alerts for low prayer, rare drops, or specific NPC chat
lines.