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We need to configure Cloudflare DDoS mitigation software setup immediately because our API endpoints are being hammered by a sophisticated botnet right now.

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Fan-out diagram

Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.

SEED QUERY
We need to configure Cloudflare DDoS mitigation software setup immediately because our API endpoints are being hammered by a sophisticated botnet right now.
35 unique queries · 3 passes
cloudflare api security configuration
1 query · 2 hits
how to configure cloudflare ddos protection for api endpoints2xGoogle ↗
REFORMULATIONInstruction

Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.

Query classes

Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.

Gemini simulated (35)ChatGPT real searches (1)
Short factOther / navigational9%Comparison23%Consequence9%100%Reason20%DefinitionInstruction40%Yes / no

Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 20 of 36 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.

What the models actually searched

Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.

ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-60% predicted
Cloudflare official docs emergency DDoS mitigation API rate limiting WAF managed rules origin lockdown 2026 Google ↗
closestemergency ddos mitigation checklist for cloudflare users0.916
  1. HTTP DDoS Attack Protection managed ruleset · developers.cloudflare.com
  2. Security features interoperability · developers.cloudflare.com
  3. Cloudflare IP ranges · developers.cloudflare.com

Semantic map

Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.

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Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +

Queries

35 queries · click a column to sort
Query / typeSearchIntentQuery classRouting formatClusterFreq ↓Weight
how to configure cloudflare ddos protection for api endpoints
REFORMULATION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants direct instructions on setting up Cloudflare DDoS mitigation specifically tailored for API endpoints.Instructionhow_to_stepscloudflare api security configuration2x
of 3
how to set up cloudflare ddos protection for api endpoints quickly
REFORMULATION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants direct, actionable instructions on configuring Cloudflare DDoS mitigation specifically for API traffic.Instructionhow_to_stepscloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
cloudflare under attack mode activation steps
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to know how to instantly toggle emergency defensive features like Under Attack Mode.Instructionhow_to_stepsunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare bot management setup guide
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to understand how to enable and configure Cloudflare Bot Management to counter sophisticated botnets.Instructioncode_samples/docsbot management and waf rules1x
of 3
cloudflare advanced rate limiting setup guide
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to learn how to set up rate limiting rules to block sophisticated botnets.Instructioncode_samples/docsadvanced rate limiting setup1x
of 3
stop botnet layer 7 ddos attack cloudflare rules
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user is looking for specific firewall rules and WAF configurations to block advanced botnets.Consequencecode_samples/docslayer 7 attack mitigation1x
of 3
stop active layer 7 ddos attack cloudflare dashboard
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user is under an active attack and needs immediate emergency actions to take inside the Cloudflare dashboard right now.Consequencechecklistlayer 7 attack mitigation1x
of 3
mitigate layer 7 ddos attack cloudflare dashboard
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user is asking implicitly about navigating the Cloudflare dashboard to stop application-layer attacks.Other / navigationalweb_articlelayer 7 attack mitigation1x
of 3
cloudflare rate limiting rules for api endpoints
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to implement rate limiting to throttle abusive bot traffic on specific API routes.Reasonhow_to_stepsadvanced rate limiting setup1x
of 3
cloudflare vs AWS shield ddos mitigation speed
COMPARATIVE
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to evaluate whether Cloudflare offers faster or more effective mitigation compared to alternatives during an active attack.Comparisoncomparison_tablecloudflare versus aws shield1x
of 3
cloudflare managed rules vs custom firewall rules for bot mitigation
COMPARATIVE
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to compare different Cloudflare security features to choose the fastest effective solution.Comparisoncomparison_tablebot management and waf rules1x
of 3
cloudflare managed challenge vs js challenge vs block
COMPARATIVE
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to understand which challenge type to deploy immediately against the botnet without hurting legitimate users.Comparisoncomparison_tableunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare managed ruleset vs custom firewall rules for botnets
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to know which specific rule types to deploy to stop sophisticated botnets hitting APIs.Comparisonweb_articlebot management and waf rules1x
of 3
cloudflare turnstile waf bot management api protection
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to identify additional Cloudflare tools like Turnstile and WAF that stop automated bot traffic.Other / navigationalproduct_spec_sheetcloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
best cloudflare settings for high volume api traffic security
PERSONALIZED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user seeks recommended security configurations tailored to API-heavy infrastructure.Comparisonweb_articlecloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
how do I protect my enterprise api from credential stuffing and botnets
PERSONALIZED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user seeks expert recommendations on securing business-critical APIs against automated bot threats.Instructionbuyers_guidecloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
enterprise cloudflare configuration for high volume api traffic
PERSONALIZED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user is looking for enterprise-grade best practices to handle massive concurrent requests.Instructioncase_studycloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
how to mitigate sophisticated bot attacks with cloudflare super bot fight mode
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to leverage Cloudflare's dedicated bot management features.Instructionweb_articleunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare rate limiting rule examples for api protection
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs concrete examples of rate limiting rules to throttle abusive bot traffic on API routes.Instructioncode_samples/docsadvanced rate limiting setup1x
of 3
enable cloudflare under attack mode api impact
REFORMULATION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to know if enabling 'I'm Under Attack Mode' will break their API clients.Consequencefaq_pageunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare api Shield configuration guide
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user is looking for enterprise-grade API security features like API Shield for schema validation.Instructionhow_to_stepscloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
what is challenge intercession mode cloudflare under attack
REFORMULATION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to know what happens when they toggle the 'Under Attack' mode in Cloudflare.Reasonglossary/definitionunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare api shielding setup instructions
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to implement Cloudflare's dedicated API shielding features.Instructionhow_to_stepscloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
troubleshoot cloudflare blocking legitimate api requests false positives
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to know how to prevent emergency mitigation from breaking legitimate client traffic.Reasonfaq_pageadvanced rate limiting setup1x
of 3
cloudflare api security features enterprise plan
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to check what advanced API security tools are available on higher Cloudflare tiers.Comparisonproduct_spec_sheetcloudflare api security configuration1x
of 3
how to block malicious botnets using cloudflare waf custom rules
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs examples of WAF custom expression filters to catch and block botnet signatures.Instructioncode_samples/docsbot management and waf rules1x
of 3
cloudflare firewall custom expression examples for bad bots
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs copy-pasteable firewall rule expressions to block malicious user agents or asn blocks.Reasoncode_samples/docsbot management and waf rules1x
of 3
how to analyze ddos attack logs in cloudflare analytics
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to inspect traffic analytics to identify botnet signatures and block them effectively.Instructiontutorial_video/transcriptddos log analysis and troubleshooting1x
of 3
cloudflare vs AWS Shield ddos mitigation response time
COMPARATIVE
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user might be evaluating mitigation platforms or seeking context on mitigation latency.Comparisoncomparison_tablecloudflare versus aws shield1x
of 3
emergency ddos mitigation checklist for cloudflare users
REFORMULATION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants a fast checklist to ensure all critical defense mechanisms are enabled right now.Instructionchecklistemergency ddos mitigation checklist1x
of 3
cloudflare firewall rules regex for bad user agents
IMPLICIT
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs specific firewall rule expressions to block malicious user agents associated with the botnet.Comparisoncode_samples/docsbot management and waf rules1x
of 3
cloudflare bot management fingerprinting javascript challenge
ENTITY EXPANSION
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to understand how Cloudflare challenges automated scripts and bots.Other / navigationalglossary/definitionunder attack mode and challenges1x
of 3
cloudflare analytics to identify ddos attack patterns
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user needs to inspect traffic analytics to understand the nature of the botnet attack.Reasonweb_articleddos log analysis and troubleshooting1x
of 3
case studies cloudflare mitigating massive layer 7 ddos attack
COMPARATIVE
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user looks for real-world proof of Cloudflare successfully handling attacks similar in scale to their current situation.Reasoncase_studylayer 7 attack mitigation1x
of 3
troubleshooting cloudflare 5xx errors during ddos attack
RELATED
Google ↗
AI Mode ↗		The user wants to prevent or resolve gateway errors caused by sudden traffic surges and mitigation rules.Reasonfaq_pageddos log analysis and troubleshooting1x
of 3

Passes

Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.

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Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
ModelPassTargetGeneratedSecondsTokens (in / out)Notes
gemini-3.5-flash-lite11212—925 / 1,428
gemini-3.5-flash-lite21212—925 / 1,453
gemini-3.5-flash-lite31212—925 / 1,447