--- title: "Shibley (@shibley) | Hashnode" description: "Shibley (@shibley) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@shibley" --- @shibley # Shibley @shibley · Joined February 2026 ### [Add Real-Time API Status Badges to Your GitHub README (Free)](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/add-real-time-api-status-badges-to-your-github-readme-free?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Free, auto-updating status badges for 70+ APIs. Embed in READMEs, docs, and dashboards. No signup required. 3 min read · [apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/add-real-time-api-status-badges-to-your-github-readme-free?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 17](https://hashnode.com/posts/add-real-time-api-status-badges-to-your-github-readme-free/6993b75e305299da3cacc1b5) ### [Is Slack Down? Status Check and Troubleshooting Guide](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/is-slack-down-status-check-and-troubleshooting-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Slack is the communication hub for millions of teams. When it goes down, workflows break and productivity plummets. Quick Check API Status Check for real-time monitoring status.slack.com for official status Try the web app (app.slack.com) if the des... 2 min read · [apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/is-slack-down-status-check-and-troubleshooting-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/is-slack-down-status-check-and-troubleshooting-guide/698efeec3d8676567c1d5354) ### [Is Cloudflare Down? How to Check Status and Troubleshoot](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/is-cloudflare-down-how-to-check-status-and-troubleshoot?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Cloudflare sits in front of roughly 20 percent of all websites. When Cloudflare goes down, millions of sites become unreachable. Quick Check API Status Check for real-time monitoring cloudflarestatus.com for official status Try a non-Cloudflare site... 2 min read · [apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/is-cloudflare-down-how-to-check-status-and-troubleshoot?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/is-cloudflare-down-how-to-check-status-and-troubleshoot/698efc9521ea72a48c0f579e) ### [Freshping Shutdown: Best Alternatives and Migration Guide (March 2026)](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/freshping-shutdown-best-alternatives-and-migration-guide-march-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Freshworks has announced that Freshping is shutting down on March 6, 2026. If you relied on Freshping for uptime monitoring, you need to migrate before your monitoring goes dark. Shutdown Timeline March 6, 2026: Free and paid access ends 90 days aft... 2 min read · [apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/freshping-shutdown-best-alternatives-and-migration-guide-march-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/freshping-shutdown-best-alternatives-and-migration-guide-march-2026/698ee9c122a47cfe713ab3fb) ### [Site24x7 Alternatives for API Monitoring in 2026: A Practical Guide](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/site24x7-alternatives-for-api-monitoring-in-2026-a-practical-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Site24x7 Alternatives for API Monitoring in 2026: A Practical Guide Looking for a Site24x7 alternative? You're not alone. While Site24x7 is a powerful enterprise monitoring solution from ManageEngine, it's not always the right fit—especially if you'r... 15 min read · [apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev](https://apistatuscheck.hashnode.dev/site24x7-alternatives-for-api-monitoring-in-2026-a-practical-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 12](https://hashnode.com/posts/site24x7-alternatives-for-api-monitoring-in-2026-a-practical-guide/698df74d668b96d7b8feb432)