Introduction

Keeping up with HackerOne programs can be challenging. New programs appear, scopes change, and assets are updated regularly. Manually checking these updates takes time and makes it easy to miss opportunities.

To solve this, I built a simple automation process that monitors HackerOne program data and sends real-time notifications to Telegram whenever meaningful changes happen.

This article briefly explains the idea behind the automation and how it can be used. The full implementation is available on GitHub.

👉 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/zero-byte-0/hackerone-scope-monitor

What This Automation Does

The automation focuses on awareness, not exploitation.

It helps with:

  • Detecting new public HackerOne programs
  • Tracking scope changes
  • Monitoring asset additions or removals
  • Sending Telegram alerts instantly

This allows you to react quickly without constantly checking the HackerOne dashboard.

Why Telegram?

Telegram is lightweight, fast, and perfect for notifications.

With a Telegram bot, you get:

  • Instant alerts on your phone or desktop
  • Clean, readable messages
  • No need to log into multiple platforms
  • Easy integration with scripts and cron jobs

Once set up, everything runs quietly in the background.

How It Fits Into a Bug Bounty Workflow

This automation is designed to work alongside recon tools and scripts.

A typical flow looks like this:

  1. Automation checks for HackerOne updates
  2. Telegram sends a notification
  3. New assets are added to recon workflows
  4. Recon and analysis start immediately

This removes friction and saves time during the early stages of hunting.

Ethical and Responsible Use

This project:

  • Uses public or authorized data only
  • Does not automate submissions
  • Does not scan HackerOne itself
  • Respects platform rules and rate limits

Always ensure you are following HackerOne's policies and testing only within allowed scope.

Source Code

All automation scripts, configuration files, and setup instructions are available here:

🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/zero-byte-0/hackerone-scope-monitor

Feel free to fork it, adapt it, or integrate it into your own workflow.

Final Thoughts

Automation doesn't replace skill — it removes repetition.

By automating program monitoring and notifications, you can focus on what matters most: analysis, recon, and finding real vulnerabilities.

If this project helps you, consider improving it or sharing ideas back with the community.