How to Identify Bot Traffic with ChatGPT
Bot traffic detection with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Classify IPs as human or automated visitors.
ToolIP GeolocationChatGPT provides an accessible summary of your bot traffic landscape with strategic context. It classifies IPs by provider type, calculates your bot-to-human ratio, suggests which automated sources to block or rate-limit, and can create a visual breakdown of traffic composition for non-technical stakeholders.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
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Description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the IP Geolocation tool:
- Ask: "Bulk look up these IPs and classify them as residential or data center"
- ChatGPT resolves all IPs and categorizes by ISP type
- Request: "What percentage of this traffic is likely automated?"
- Use the analysis to improve your bot management
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the IP Geolocation tool
Analyze these 100 visitor IPs. Classify each as residential, mobile, or data center. Summarize the bot vs human traffic ratio.
Tips
- ChatGPT can provide a statistical breakdown of traffic sources
- Ask for recommendations on which IP ranges to block or rate-limit
- Regular analysis helps track changes in bot traffic patterns over time