Cloudflare Radar▌
by cloudflare
Cloudflare Radar offers global insights to analyse web traffic and track digital marketing industry trends with real-tim
It integrates tools powered by the Cloudflare Radar API to provide global Internet traffic insights, trends and other utilities.
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best for
- / Security researchers analyzing threat patterns
- / Network engineers monitoring internet health
- / Domain analysts researching traffic trends
- / Cybersecurity teams tracking attack vectors
capabilities
- / Query global internet traffic statistics
- / Analyze network attack patterns and trends
- / Get DNS ranking and domain insights
- / Retrieve BGP routing information
- / Monitor internet outages and disruptions
- / Access ASN and network operator data
what it does
Provides access to Cloudflare Radar API data for analyzing global internet traffic patterns, trends, and security insights through natural language queries.
about
Cloudflare Radar is an official MCP server published by cloudflare that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Cloudflare Radar offers global insights to analyse web traffic and track digital marketing industry trends with real-tim
how to install
You can install Cloudflare Radar in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
license
Apache-2.0
Cloudflare Radar is released under the Apache-2.0 license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Cloudflare MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new, standardized protocol for managing context between large language models (LLMs) and external systems. In this repository, you can find several MCP servers allowing you to connect to Cloudflare's service from an MCP client (e.g. Cursor, Claude) and use natural language to accomplish tasks through your Cloudflare account.
These MCP servers allow your MCP Client to read configurations from your account, process information, make suggestions based on data, and even make those suggested changes for you. All of these actions can happen across Cloudflare's many services including application development, security and performance.
They support both the streamable-http transport via /mcp and the sse transport (deprecated) via /sse.
The following servers are included in this repository:
| Server Name | Description | Server URL |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation server | Get up to date reference information on Cloudflare | https://docs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Workers Bindings server | Build Workers applications with storage, AI, and compute primitives | https://bindings.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Workers Builds server | Get insights and manage your Cloudflare Workers Builds | https://builds.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Observability server | Debug and get insight into your application's logs and analytics | https://observability.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Radar server | Get global Internet traffic insights, trends, URL scans, and other utilities | https://radar.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Container server | Spin up a sandbox development environment | https://containers.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Browser rendering server | Fetch web pages, convert them to markdown and take screenshots | https://browser.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Logpush server | Get quick summaries for Logpush job health | https://logs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| AI Gateway server | Search your logs, get details about the prompts and responses | https://ai-gateway.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| AutoRAG server | List and search documents on your AutoRAGs | https://autorag.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Audit Logs server | Query audit logs and generate reports for review | https://auditlogs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| DNS Analytics server | Optimize DNS performance and debug issues based on current set up | https://dns-analytics.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Digital Experience Monitoring server | Get quick insight on critical applications for your organization | https://dex.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| Cloudflare One CASB server | Quickly identify any security misconfigurations for SaaS applications to safeguard users & data | https://casb.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
| GraphQL server | Get analytics data using Cloudflare’s GraphQL API | https://graphql.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp |
Access the remote MCP server from any MCP client
If your MCP client has first class support for remote MCP servers, the client will provide a way to accept the server URL directly within its interface (e.g. Cloudflare AI Playground)
If your client does not yet support remote MCP servers, you will need to set up its respective configuration file using mcp-remote (https://www.npmjs.com/package/mcp-remote) to specify which servers your client can access.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cloudflare-observability": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://observability.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp"]
},
"cloudflare-bindings": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://bindings.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp"]
}
}
}
Using Cloudflare's MCP servers from the OpenAI Responses API
To use one of Cloudflare's MCP servers with OpenAI's responses API, you will need to provide the Responses API with an API token that has the scopes (permissions) required for that particular MCP server.
For example, to use the Browser Rendering MCP server with OpenAI, create an API token in the Cloudflare dashboard here, with the following permissions:
<img width="937" alt="Screenshot 2025-05-21 at 10 38 02 AM" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/872e253f-23ce-43b3-983c-45f9d0f66100" />Need access to more Cloudflare tools?
We're continuing to add more functionality to this remote MCP server repo. If you'd like to leave feedback, file a bug or provide a feature request, please open an issue on this repository
Troubleshooting
"Claude's response was interrupted ... "
If you see this message, Claude likely hit its context-length limit and stopped mid-reply. This happens most often on servers that trigger many chained tool calls such as the observability server.
To reduce the chance of running in to this issue:
- Try to be specific, keep your queries concise.
- If a single request calls multiple tools, try to to break it into several smaller tool calls to keep the responses short.
Paid Features
Some features may require a paid Cloudflare Workers plan. Ensure your Cloudflare account has the necessary subscription level for the features you intend to use.
Contributing
Interested in contributing, and running this server locally? See CONTRIBUTING.md to get started.
FAQ
- What is the Cloudflare Radar MCP server?
- Cloudflare Radar is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Cloudflare Radar?
- This profile displays 52 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★52 reviews- ★★★★★Olivia Park· Dec 28, 2024
We evaluated Cloudflare Radar against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Olivia Robinson· Dec 20, 2024
According to our notes, Cloudflare Radar benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Meera Kim· Dec 8, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Cloudflare Radar is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Diya Reddy· Nov 27, 2024
According to our notes, Cloudflare Radar benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Meera Mensah· Nov 27, 2024
Cloudflare Radar reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Hana Jackson· Nov 19, 2024
Cloudflare Radar is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Sophia Yang· Nov 11, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Cloudflare Radar is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Aisha Kim· Oct 18, 2024
We wired Cloudflare Radar into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Naina Chawla· Oct 18, 2024
I recommend Cloudflare Radar for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Ira Menon· Oct 10, 2024
Strong directory entry: Cloudflare Radar surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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