Cloudflare launches BotBase for Operators to streamline bot directory submissions
Cloudflare has introduced a new dashboard interface for bot operators to manage their submissions to the company's bot directory, including status tracking, editing, and a behavior model for declaring content usage.
Briefing
- Cloudflare Bot Management: Cloudflare has introduced a new dashboard interface for bot operators to manage their submissions to the company's bot directory, including status tracking, editing, and a behavior model for declaring content usage.
Why it matters
This update gives bot operators a formal, transparent process for being recognized in Cloudflare's bot directory, which can help legitimate bots avoid being blocked by Cloudflare's anti-bot systems. By requiring operators to declare how their bots use content, Cloudflare is creating a structured accountability layer that could reduce friction for compliant bots while maintaining defenses against malicious ones.
Sources
- Primary source · Cloudflare Bot Management · 2026-08-28 — BotBase for Operators: A clearer path to joining Cloudflare's directory of bots and agents
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