> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.worldmonitor.app/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Platform Overview > World Monitor platform variants, capabilities, and specialized monitoring configurations for geopolitical and technology intelligence. World Monitor runs six specialized variants from a single codebase, each optimized for different monitoring needs. ## Platform Variants | Variant | URL | Focus | | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **🌍 World Monitor** | [worldmonitor.app](https://worldmonitor.app) | Geopolitical intelligence, military tracking, conflict monitoring, infrastructure security | | **💻 Tech Monitor** | [tech.worldmonitor.app](https://tech.worldmonitor.app) | Technology sector intelligence, AI/startup ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, tech events | | **😊 Happy Monitor** | [happy.worldmonitor.app](https://happy.worldmonitor.app) | Curated positive news, global progress tracking, science breakthroughs, conservation wins | | **💰 Finance Monitor** | [finance.worldmonitor.app](https://finance.worldmonitor.app) | Global markets, stock exchanges, central banks, commodities, forex, crypto, economic indicators | | **⛏️ Commodity Monitor** | [commodity.worldmonitor.app](https://commodity.worldmonitor.app) | Commodity markets, mining sites, processing plants, supply chains, trade flows | | **⚡ Energy Monitor** | [energy.worldmonitor.app](https://energy.worldmonitor.app) | Oil & gas pipelines, storage facilities, tanker positions, chokepoints, energy infrastructure and shocks | A compact **variant switcher** in the header allows seamless navigation between variants while preserving your map position and panel configuration. *** ## World Monitor (Geopolitical) The primary variant focuses on geopolitical intelligence, military tracking, and infrastructure security monitoring. ### Key Capabilities * **Conflict Monitoring** - Active war zones, hotspots, and crisis areas with real-time escalation tracking * **Military Intelligence** - 226 military bases, flight tracking, naval vessel monitoring, surge detection * **Infrastructure Security** - Undersea cables, pipelines, datacenters, internet outages * **Economic Intelligence** - FRED indicators, oil analytics, government spending, sanctions tracking * **Natural Disasters** - Earthquakes, severe weather, NASA EONET events (wildfires, volcanoes, floods) * **AI-Powered Analysis** - Focal point detection (AI-detected news convergence zones, distinct from static intelligence hotspots), country instability scoring, infrastructure cascade analysis ### Intelligence Panels | Panel | Purpose | | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **AI Insights** | LLM-synthesized world brief with focal point detection | | **AI Strategic Posture** | Theater-level military force aggregation with strike capability assessment | | **Country Instability Index** | Real-time CII v8 stability scores and signed 24-hour movement deltas for 31 Tier-1 countries | | **Strategic Risk Overview** | Composite risk score combining all intelligence modules | | **Infrastructure Cascade** | Dependency analysis for cables, pipelines, and chokepoints | | **Live Intelligence** | GDELT-powered topic feeds (Military, Cyber, Nuclear, Sanctions) | ### News Coverage 500+ curated news feeds across geopolitics, defense, energy, think tanks, and regional news (Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific). *** ## Tech Monitor The tech variant ([tech.worldmonitor.app](https://tech.worldmonitor.app)) provides specialized layers for technology sector monitoring. ### Tech Ecosystem Layers | Layer | Description | | ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Tech HQs** | Headquarters of major tech companies (Big Tech, unicorns, public companies) | | **Startup Hubs** | Major startup ecosystems with ecosystem tier, funding data, and notable companies | | **Cloud Regions** | AWS, Azure, GCP data center regions with zone counts | | **Accelerators** | Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Startups, and regional accelerator locations | | **Tech Events** | Upcoming conferences and tech events with countdown timers | ### Tech Infrastructure Layers | Layer | Description | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | **AI Datacenters** | 313 AI compute clusters tracked from Epoch AI dataset | | **Undersea Cables** | Submarine fiber routes critical for cloud connectivity | | **Internet Outages** | Network disruptions affecting tech operations | ### Tech News Categories * **Startups & VC** - Funding rounds, acquisitions, startup news * **Cybersecurity** - Security vulnerabilities, breaches, threat intelligence * **Cloud & Infrastructure** - AWS, Azure, GCP announcements, outages * **Hardware & Chips** - Semiconductors, AI accelerators, manufacturing * **Developer & Open Source** - Languages, frameworks, open source projects * **Tech Policy** - Regulation, antitrust, digital governance ### Regional Tech HQ Coverage | Region | Notable Companies | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- | | **Silicon Valley** | Apple, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, VMware | | **Seattle** | Microsoft, Amazon, Tableau, Expedia | | **New York** | Bloomberg, MongoDB, Datadog, Squarespace | | **London** | Revolut, Deliveroo, Darktrace, Monzo | | **Tel Aviv** | Wix, Check Point, Monday.com, Fiverr | | **Dubai/MENA** | Careem, Noon, Anghami, Property Finder, Kitopi | | **Riyadh** | Tabby, Presight.ai, Ninja, XPANCEO | | **Singapore** | Grab, Razer, Sea Limited | | **Berlin** | Zalando, Delivery Hero, N26, Celonis | | **Tokyo** | Sony, Toyota, SoftBank, Rakuten | *** ## Finance Monitor The finance variant ([finance.worldmonitor.app](https://finance.worldmonitor.app)) provides specialized layers for global financial markets and economic intelligence. ### Finance Layers | Layer | Description | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Stock Exchanges** | Major global stock exchanges with live status | | **Financial Centers** | Key financial hubs and banking districts | | **Central Banks & Institutions** | 14 central-bank and supranational finance institutions, including policy-rate tracking plus BIS/IMF context | | **Commodity Hubs** | Commodity exchanges (LME, CME, SHFE, NYMEX) | | **Gulf Investments** | GCC sovereign wealth and investment zones | ### Finance Panels | Panel | Description | | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Live Commodity Prices** | Real-time commodity futures and spot prices | | **Market Radar** | VWAP-based anomaly detection with volume confirmation | | **Sector Heatmap** | Visual sector performance across global markets | | **Gulf Economies** | Indices, currencies, and oil data for 6 GCC countries | | **Supply Chain** | Maritime chokepoint disruption scores and shipping indices | | **WTO Trade Policy** | Active trade restrictions, tariff trends, bilateral trade flows | | **Premium Stock Analysis** | AI-powered stock analysis with backtesting | ### Finance News Categories * **Markets & Trading** - CNBC, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, Reuters * **Forex & Currencies** - Dollar index, central bank rate decisions, FX market * **Bonds & Fixed Income** - Treasury yields, corporate bonds, credit spreads * **Commodities & Futures** - Oil, gold, metals, agriculture, CME/NYMEX * **Crypto & Digital Assets** - Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, institutional crypto * **Central Banks** - Federal Reserve, ECB, BoJ, BoE, PBoC policy updates *** ## Commodity Monitor The commodity variant ([commodity.worldmonitor.app](https://commodity.worldmonitor.app)) focuses on mining, metals, energy commodities, and critical mineral supply chains. ### Commodity Layers | Layer | Description | | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Mining Sites** | Major mine sites worldwide (operational, planned, suspended) | | **Processing Plants** | Smelters, refineries, and separation plants | | **Commodity Ports** | Mineral export/import ports and terminals | | **Commodity Hubs** | Global commodity exchanges | | **Trade Routes** | Commodity trade routes and shipping lanes | | **Critical Minerals** | Lithium, cobalt, rare earth deposits with operator data | | **Pipelines** | Oil and gas pipeline infrastructure | ### Commodity Panels | Panel | Description | | -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | **Live Commodity Prices** | Real-time futures and spot prices | | **Mining & Commodity Stocks** | Major mining company equities | | **Sector Heatmap** | Commodity sector performance visualization | | **Gold & Silver** | Precious metals news and analysis | | **Energy Markets** | Oil, gas, and energy commodity tracking | | **Critical Minerals & Battery Metals** | Lithium, cobalt, nickel supply intelligence | | **Mining Policy & ESG** | Regulatory and environmental compliance tracking | | **Supply Chain & Shipping** | Freight indices, port congestion, route disruptions | *** ## Happy Monitor The happy variant ([happy.worldmonitor.app](https://happy.worldmonitor.app)) curates positive news, human progress data, and uplifting stories. ### Happy Layers | Layer | Description | | --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | **Positive Events** | Curated good news and positive developments worldwide | | **Acts of Kindness** | Community and humanitarian highlights | | **Happiness Index** | Country-level happiness and wellbeing data | | **Species Recovery** | Conservation wins and wildlife recovery stories | | **Renewable Installations** | New renewable energy projects and milestones | ### Happy Panels | Panel | Description | | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | | **Good News Feed** | Curated positive news from around the world | | **Human Progress** | Long-term progress metrics (poverty, literacy, health) | | **Live Counters** | Real-time humanity counters (births, trees planted, etc.) | | **Today's Hero** | Daily spotlight on impactful individuals | | **Breakthroughs** | Science and technology breakthroughs | | **5 Good Things** | Daily digest of five positive stories | | **Conservation Wins** | Wildlife and ecosystem recovery stories | | **Renewable Energy** | Clean energy milestones and deployment data |