zins-analyze-web-traffic

Query Zscaler Analytics to summarize web traffic by location, protocol, and threats.

44|24|Updated May 29, 2025

Search Tags:#analyze #threat-detection #capacity-planning #dlp #web-traffic #z-insights #zscaler

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npx skills add https://github.com/zscaler/zscaler-mcp-server --skill zins-analyze-web-traffic

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Skill: zins-analyze-web-traffic
Source: https://github.com/zscaler/zscaler-mcp-server/tree/main/skills/zins/analyze-web-traffic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zscaler/zscaler-mcp-server --skill zins-analyze-web-traffic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides visibility into web traffic and security signals by querying Zscaler Analytics (Z-Insights) to help admins understand usage, detect anomalies, and plan capacity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Traffic by Location: Identify top offices/regions generating traffic for capacity planning.
Protocol Distribution: Assess HTTPS adoption versus HTTP and other protocols.
DLP & Threat Insights: Filter and analyze DLP violations and threat categories to enforce policies.
Volume Trends: Track traffic trends over 7- or 14-day windows for proactive capacity and security adjustments.
Use Case: When asked "Show me traffic by location" or "What is our HTTPS adoption?", run a Z-Insights web traffic analysis to produce a summarized report.

Quick Start

Query web traffic patterns for the past 7 days by location and protocol using Z-Insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about zins-analyze-web-traffic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze web traffic patterns for capacity planning and security monitoring?▼

You can analyze web traffic patterns by querying Zscaler Analytics to summarize traffic by location, protocol breakdown, and volume trends over 7- or 14-day windows for capacity planning and security monitoring.

Can I track DLP violations and threat categories using Zscaler Z-Insights?▼

Yes, you can track DLP violations and threat categories by applying DLP and action filters when querying the Z-Insights API to extract and summarize specific security signals.

What is the best way to check HTTPS adoption versus HTTP in our web traffic?▼

The best way to check HTTPS adoption is to run a protocol distribution analysis using Zscaler Analytics, which assesses HTTPS traffic volume versus HTTP and other protocols.

How do I identify top offices or regions generating the most web traffic?▼

You can identify top offices generating traffic by running a traffic by location query in Z-Insights, summarizing regional volume trends using TRANSACTIONS or BYTES units.

Does the Z-Insights web traffic analysis support custom time ranges?▼

Yes, the analysis supports custom time ranges using start_days_ago and end_days_ago parameters to query specific windows, with standard options for 7- or 14-day trend analysis.

What units can I use to measure web traffic volume trends in Zscaler Analytics?▼

You can measure web traffic volume trends using either TRANSACTIONS or BYTES units when querying the Z-Insights API to track data over specified time windows.