User Agent column in the Duckling Overview UI

UpdateSep 17, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The Duckling Overview UI now includes a User Agent column showing Admins the client that issued each query, including custom user agents, for sorting, filtering, and search.

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