Cloudflare has introduced a new tool called Radar Researcher, designed to change how users interact with global Internet traffic data. Since its debut in 2020, Cloudflare Radar has provided open insights into DNS queries, HTTP traffic, and network performance. Previously, accessing this information required specific technical knowledge, manual filtering, and familiarity with API documentation. This new tool removes those barriers by allowing users to ask questions in plain language to receive immediate, data-driven answers.
Radar Researcher works as a side panel within the existing interface. When a user submits a query, the system generates interactive charts and explanations. The model behind the tool has access to the full Radar API, ensuring the visualizations remain precise. It also allows users to keep their analysis going with follow-up suggestions and save conversations for later reference. For those who want to verify the output, the assistant provides a detailed trace of its reasoning and the specific tool calls used to find the data.
The underlying architecture relies on Cloudflare's developer platform, specifically Workers, Durable Objects, and Workers AI. By using a fallback chain across multiple open model families, the system maintains high availability. The tool also incorporates the Model Context Protocol, which lets the AI write code to fetch live data without needing hard-coded parameters for every dataset. This means the system stays current as new information is added to the network.
Beyond basic inquiries, the tool is capable of handling complex investigative tasks, such as tracking Internet disruptions over several months. It can analyze specific timeframes and annotated events, turning raw data into clear, chronological reports. This functionality is intended for journalists, researchers, and network operators who need rapid, accurate snapshots of global Internet activity without manual data manipulation.
The team is also exploring broader integration through the WebMCP standard. By registering tools that allow external agents to navigate the site, Cloudflare is making its data more accessible to autonomous systems. The beta version of Radar Researcher is live now, and the team is gathering feedback from users to refine the experience before a wider rollout.