Get alerted when a Starling spending category runs hot
Every night, WebRun opens Starling Bank, checks the day's spending against the category limits you set, adds a review reminder to Google Calendar when a category runs over, and messages you on WhatsApp so you catch the overspend the same day, not at month end.
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- Cancel anytime
How do I get alerted when my Starling Bank spending goes over budget?
WebRun checks your Starling Bank spending by category every night against the monthly limits you set, adds a review reminder to Google Calendar when one runs over, and messages you on WhatsApp the same day. It never moves money itself, so an overspend gets caught immediately instead of surfacing as a surprise at month end.
- An overspent category gets flagged the same night, not at month end
- A calendar reminder makes the budget review hard to skip
- Quiet nights stay quiet since only real overspends trigger a message
Built for Starling Bank customers · budget conscious households · freelancers · personal finance trackers
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
www.starlingbank.comin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Starling Bank - check spending by category
starlingbank.com
WebRun opens Starling Bank to check spending by category. - Open Starling Bank and check today's spending by category
- Add it to the running total for the month per category
- Compare each category total to the limit you set
Done when Every category is checked against its monthly limit.
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Google Calendar - add a review reminder
calendar.google.com How to Automate Google Calendar
WebRun opens Google Calendar to add a review reminder. - Add a budget review reminder for tomorrow if a category is over
- Note which category and by how much in the event
- Skip adding a duplicate if one already exists
Done when A review reminder exists if a category ran over today.
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WhatsApp - message you the alert
whatsapp.com How to Automate WhatsApp
WebRun opens WhatsApp to message you the alert. - Send a message only when a category newly crosses its limit
- Name the category, the limit, and the amount spent
- Stay quiet on nights when every category is within budget
Done when You're messaged the same night a category runs over.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Will it move money into a Space to cover the overspend?
No. WebRun never sends a payment, issues a refund, or transfers funds on its own. It only reads your spending and alerts you, leaving any transfer between accounts or Spaces to you.
How are the category limits set?
You choose a monthly limit per spending category when you turn the workflow on, and WebRun only alerts you when live Starling spending crosses it.
Will I get a message every night?
No. It checks every night but the WhatsApp message only fires when a category newly goes over its limit, not on nights when spending is on track.
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