# Has anyone else found the learning curve for custom sensors and reports slows real projects?

I rely on PRTG for more than basic pings, so I keep running into the need for custom sensors, REST checks, and tailored reports. Each time, I end up buried in documentation and trial‑and‑error scripting just to get a reliable sensor or a manager‑friendly report. It turns what should be a quick improvement into a multi‑day task, and I have to explain delays to stakeholders who assume monitoring tweaks are simple. The tool clearly has the power, but getting to that power feels like a hurdle.

For those who are not full‑time scripters, how are you managing the complexity of custom sensors and advanced reporting without stalling projects or overcommitting your time?

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- Posted at: 7 months ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you tried starting with the built-in sensor templates and REST/custom sensor docs before building from scratch because getting familiar with those examples can speed up custom checks without as much trial and error.</span></p>

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