diff --git a/notify.sh b/notify.sh
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+#!/usr/bin/bash
+
+curl \
+        -X POST \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d \'{"username": "system", "content": "umi instance failed: $1"}\'
+        $DISCORD_STATUS_WEBHOOK_URL