DNSDumpster MCP Server
by MaxWeeden
This MCP server allows AI assistants to interact with the DNSDumpster API, enabling detailed DNS reconnaissance through natural language requests. It provides a way to query domain DNS records and retrieve information about various record types.
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What is DNSDumpster MCP Server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that acts as a bridge between AI assistants and the DNSDumpster API. It allows users to perform DNS lookups and gather information about domain names using natural language commands.
How to use DNSDumpster MCP Server?
- Install the server using pip or from source. 2. Configure your Claude Desktop config with the server details and your DNSDumpster API key. 3. Set the API key as an environment variable. 4. Run the server using
uvx mcp-dnsdumpsteroruv run server.py. 5. Use example prompts with your AI assistant to query DNS records.
Key features of DNSDumpster MCP Server
Query domain DNS records through AI assistants
Retrieve A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records
Retrieve IP and ASN information for A records
Retrieve banner information where available
Support for pagination (Plus accounts)
Rate limiting and caching
Use cases of DNSDumpster MCP Server
Investigating a domain's infrastructure
Identifying subdomains of a target
Finding mail servers for a domain
Gathering information for penetration testing
Automating DNS reconnaissance tasks with AI assistants
FAQ from DNSDumpster MCP Server
What is DNSDumpster?
What is DNSDumpster?
DNSDumpster is an online tool for discovering DNS records.
Do I need an API key?
Do I need an API key?
Yes, you need a DNSDumpster API key to use this server.
How do I get an API key?
How do I get an API key?
You can obtain an API key from the DNSDumpster website.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for AI assistants to interact with external tools.
What Python version is required?
What Python version is required?
Python 3.10 or higher is required.