Webhook privacy
A webhook URL can post to its channel, so store it like a password. If it is exposed, delete or regenerate the webhook in Discord and replace the saved URL in StudyChime.
Prolific Discord notifications
Send Prolific study alerts to a private Discord channel.
StudyChime can send a message to Discord when a study visible on your open Prolific page matches your settings. A dedicated private channel keeps study alerts separate from ordinary conversations.
Discord delivery uses a webhook you create. StudyChime does not require a shared bot or publish alerts to a public study feed.
How it works
A webhook connects StudyChime to one channel.
A Discord webhook is a channel-specific address that can post messages without giving StudyChime access to your Discord account. You create it in the destination channel and paste the webhook URL into StudyChime.
When a visible study matches, your browser sends the alert directly to Discord. Anyone who can access the channel may be able to see the alert, so choose a private destination you control.
What you need
- Permission to manage webhooks in the chosen Discord channel
- A private server or channel intended for personal alerts
- StudyChime running beside an open Prolific studies page
- Discord notifications enabled on the devices you use
Setup
Create, connect, and test a Discord webhook.
The webhook URL is the only Discord detail StudyChime needs. Treat it like a private credential because it can post to the channel.
Choose a private channel
Create or select a Discord channel that is not public. Review who can view the channel before sending any study information to it.
Create the webhook
Open the channel integrations settings, create a webhook, confirm the destination channel, and copy its webhook URL.
Connect StudyChime
Open StudyChime Settings, enable Discord, paste the webhook URL, and save the destination. Do not paste the URL into public messages or screenshots.
Send a test alert
Use the Discord test control and confirm the message appears in the correct channel. Then review channel notification settings on desktop and mobile.
Practical details
Keep Discord alerts private and easy to notice.
Most Discord problems come from the webhook destination, channel permissions, or muted notification settings.
Channel notifications
A message can arrive correctly without triggering a phone alert when the server or channel is muted. Check Discord's server notification level, channel overrides, and mobile notification permission.
Changing channels
A webhook belongs to a specific Discord channel. To move alerts, create a webhook in the new channel and update StudyChime rather than assuming the old URL will follow the channel.
What alerts contain
Depending on your settings and the information visible on Prolific, a private alert may include a study title, reward, estimated time, places, hourly rate, or link. Limit channel access accordingly.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Does StudyChime need a Discord bot?
No. Discord notifications use a webhook created in your chosen channel. StudyChime does not require a shared bot or access to your Discord login.
Can I use a public Discord server?
StudyChime is intended for private personal alert destinations. Do not use public channels, shared study feeds, or communities where people you do not control can see the alert contents.
Why does the Discord test fail?
Check that the complete webhook URL was copied, the webhook still exists, the destination channel has not been removed, and Chrome has granted the optional Discord permission when prompted.
Why do Discord alerts appear on desktop but not my phone?
Check mobile app permission, the server notification level, channel overrides, muted status, and Focus or Do Not Disturb. The webhook may be working even when the phone suppresses the notification.
How do I stop Discord notifications?
Disable Discord in StudyChime Settings and remove the saved destination. You can also delete the webhook in Discord if you no longer plan to use it.
Compare alert methods
Choose where StudyChime should notify you.
You can use one alert method or combine several. Each option still depends on the Prolific studies page being open in Chrome.
StudyChime is an independent Chrome extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Prolific. Questions about StudyChime can be sent tosupport@studychime.com.