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Let’s build a “Hello, World!” signal. This tutorial will guide you through creating a basic signal that alerts you whenever a specific token is mentioned in a channel you’ve connected.
1

Navigate to the Signal Editor

From the Shuriken Terminal, go to the Alpha Platform > Signals tab. Click the “Create New Signal” button to open the signal editor.
2

Define the Signal Source

First, tell the signal which chats to monitor.
  • Give your signal a name, like “My First Token Alert”.
  • In the “Sources” section, click “Add Source”.
  • Select the Discord server and the specific channel(s) you want to watch. You can add multiple sources to a single signal.
Signal editor showing the source selection UI
3

Set a Basic Condition (Optional)

For this first signal, we’ll keep it simple and not add any advanced conditions. By default, the signal will fire on any token mention.We will explore advanced conditions like market cap and liquidity in the Mastering Signal Conditions guide.
4

Enable and Save

Ensure the “Enabled” toggle is on. Click “Save Signal”.
That’s it! Your signal is now live. The next time a message containing a valid token address (SVM or EVM) is sent in your selected channel(s), you will receive a real-time notification in your Terminal.

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What Happens Next?

When your signal fires, you’ll see a notification that includes:
  • The message content that triggered the signal.
  • Enriched metadata about the token (market cap, liquidity, age, etc.).
  • A direct link to the message in its original platform.