diff --git a/spec/configs/flapjack-notifier.ini b/spec/configs/flapjack-notifier.ini
index 4fa334120..6a1be986e 100644
--- a/spec/configs/flapjack-notifier.ini
+++ b/spec/configs/flapjack-notifier.ini
@@ -21,4 +21,7 @@
 [xmpp-notifier]
   jid = foo@bar.com
   password = barfoo
-  
+
+# filters
+[filters]
+  chain = ok, downtime, any_parents_failed