computer-playbook/roles/sys-ctl-alm-telegram
Kevin Veen-Birkenbach 2569abc0be
Refactor systemctl services and timers
- Unified service templates into generic systemctl templates
- Introduced reusable filter plugins for script path handling
- Updated path variables and service/timer definitions
- Migrated roles (backup, cleanup, repair, etc.) to use systemctl role
- Added sys-daemon role for core systemd cleanup
- Simplified timer handling via sys-timer role

Note: This is a large refactor and some errors may still exist. Further testing and adjustments will be needed.
2025-08-18 21:22:16 +02:00
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Automated Telegram Alerts for Service Failures

Description

This role installs and configures the necessary components for sending notifications via systemd when a service fails. It sets up the sys-ctl-alm-telegram service and configures parameters and customizable templates for sending messages through Telegram.

Overview

Optimized for real-time alerts, this role is a key component of the overall sys-ctl-alm-compose suite. It ensures that, upon failure of a critical service, a Telegram message is automatically sent to notify administrators and enable prompt troubleshooting.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a robust solution for automated Telegram notifications in a systemd environment. By integrating with Telegrams Bot API and using customizable message templates, it delivers clear and timely alerts about service failures, thereby enhancing system observability and reliability.

Features

  • Service Installation & Configuration: Installs and configures necessary components (including the curl package).
  • Customizable Templates: Supports tailored Telegram message templates for service failure notifications.
  • Secure Notifications: Leverages systemd to trigger alerts automatically when services fail.
  • Suite Integration: Part of the sys-ctl-alm-compose suite which includes related roles such as sys-ctl-alm-email and others.

Other Resources

This role was developed as part of a conversation with OpenAI's ChatGPT and can be found here.