whois-mcp
MCP server for WHOIS domain lookups. whois-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by bharathvaj-ganesan. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including whois_domain, whois_tld, whois_ip and whois_as, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to perform WHOIS lookups for domain names, IP addresses, and autonomous system numbers. It provides registration details like ownership, expiration dates, and contact information.
How to use this MCP
The MCP server can be run globally via npx or integrated into projects via configuration files. It works with AI-enhanced IDEs like Cursor and VS Code extensions like Roo Code, automatically making WHOIS tools available to AI agents.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to directly retrieve domain registration details without manual browser searches. It's useful for checking domain availability, investigating ownership, monitoring expiration dates, and gathering technical information about websites and networks.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the whois-mcp MCP server?
whois-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from bharathvaj-ganesan. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect whois-mcp to my AI client?
Add whois-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does whois-mcp provide?
whois-mcp provides 4 tools: whois_domain, whois_tld, whois_ip and whois_as.
Is whois-mcp free to use?
whois-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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