Settings & Configuration
General Settings
Configure the core behavior of Sentinel AI through the Chrome Extension interface.
Accessing Settings
Click the Sentinel Extension icon in your Chrome toolbar to access all configuration options.
Extension Panels
Credentials
Manage your Telegram API connection:
- API ID: Your Telegram application API ID
- API Hash: Your Telegram application API Hash
- Get these from my.telegram.org/apps
License
Manage your Sentinel license:
- HWID: Your unique Hardware ID (auto-generated)
- License Key: Enter your
SENT-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXkey - Status: View activation status and expiration
Chats
Configure which Telegram groups and channels to monitor:
- Add chat links
- Remove or disable chats
- Configure per-chat CA keywords
Scraper Control
- Start Scraper: Begin monitoring configured chats
- Stop Scraper: Pause all monitoring
- Status: View connection state and activity
Configuration Files
Advanced users can edit configuration files directly:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
scraper_config.json | Global scraper settings |
chats_config.json | Chat list and keyword configuration |
These files are synced between the Extension and the scraper through the config server (WebSocket). Changes made in the Extension are automatically saved to these files.