diff --git a/status-check.sh b/status-check.sh
index 6050306..f68c763 100755
--- a/status-check.sh
+++ b/status-check.sh
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
+# Check status of a list of servers
+#
+# Any servers in URLS that yield a bad response are collated and sent via email
+# to all RECIPIENTS.
+#
+# Dependencies
+# - curl:  Polling the servers
+# - msmtp: Sending email; requires separate configuration
+# NOTE: Currently only useful for services running over HTTP
+
 #set -eux
 
 LOG_FILE="/media/workshop/Projects/openmedianetwork/.omn_watchdog.log"