Notification settings control how and when Kubiya alerts you about important events. Configure channels, event types, and delivery preferences.
Access
Access notifications through:
- Notification bell icon in the header bar
- User menu > notification preferences
Notification preferences may also be available through Organization settings depending on your access level.
Notification Types
Task Notifications
| Event | Description |
|---|
| Task Started | A task begins execution |
| Task Completed | A task finishes successfully |
| Task Failed | A task encounters an error |
| Task Waiting | A task needs user input |
Agent Notifications
| Event | Description |
|---|
| Agent Error | An agent encounters a critical error |
| Agent Offline | A worker disconnects |
| Execution Limit | Approaching usage limits |
System Notifications
| Event | Description |
|---|
| Source Sync Failed | Data ingestion error |
| Security Alert | Detected security issue |
| Scheduled Job Failed | Background job error |
Notification Channels
In-App Notifications
- Click the bell icon in the header to view notifications
- Unread count shows as a badge
- Mark as read individually or all at once
Email Notifications
Configure email delivery:
- Enable email notifications
- Set frequency (immediate, daily digest, weekly digest)
- Select which events trigger emails
Slack Notifications
Connect Slack for team-wide alerts:
- Click Connect Slack
- Authorize the Kubiya app
- Select channels for different notification types
- Configure mention preferences
Configuring Preferences
Per-Event Settings
For each event type, configure:
- Enabled/Disabled - Whether to receive this notification
- Channel - Where to deliver (in-app, email, Slack)
- Priority - Normal or High (affects delivery timing)
Quiet Hours
Set times when non-critical notifications are held:
- Enable quiet hours
- Set start and end times
- Select timezone
- Critical notifications still deliver immediately
Filtering
Filter notifications by:
- Project
- Agent or Team
- Environment
- Severity level
Notification Center
Access the notification center from the bell icon:
View Notifications
- All - Complete notification history
- Unread - Notifications not yet viewed
- Mentions - Notifications where you’re mentioned
Actions
- Mark as Read - Clear the unread indicator
- Mark All as Read - Clear all unread
- View Details - Open related resource
- Delete - Remove from history
Best Practices
Reduce Noise
- Disable notifications for routine events
- Use digests instead of immediate delivery
- Set up filters for specific projects or environments
Critical Alerts
For important events:
- Enable multiple channels (in-app + Slack)
- Set high priority
- Exclude from quiet hours
Team Coordination
For team-wide visibility:
- Send to shared Slack channels
- Use project-based filtering
- Configure different channels for different teams
Slack Integration
Connecting Slack
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Click Connect Slack
- Select your Slack workspace
- Authorize permissions
- Choose default channels
Channel Configuration
Map notification types to channels:
| Notification Type | Suggested Channel |
|---|
| Task failures | #kubiya-alerts |
| Security issues | #security-alerts |
| General updates | #kubiya-notifications |
Mentions
Configure who to @mention for critical alerts:
- Specific users
- User groups
- Channel (@channel, @here)
Troubleshooting
Not Receiving Notifications
- Check notification settings are enabled
- Verify your email is correct
- Check spam/junk folders
- Ensure Slack app has channel access
Too Many Notifications
- Reduce event types enabled
- Switch to daily digests
- Add filters by project/environment
- Set up quiet hours
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