DNStwist MCP Server
by BurtTheCoder
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for dnstwist, a DNS fuzzing tool. It helps detect typosquatting, phishing, and corporate espionage by analyzing domain permutations and identifying potentially malicious domains.
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What is DNStwist MCP Server?
This is an MCP server that leverages the dnstwist tool to perform DNS fuzzing. It allows users to generate and analyze domain name variations to identify potential threats like typosquatting and phishing attacks.
How to use DNStwist MCP Server?
The server can be installed via Smithery or manually using npm. After installation, it needs to be configured within an MCP-compatible application like Claude Desktop by adding the server's command to the configuration file. Once configured, the server can be used to analyze domains by providing the target domain and optional parameters such as nameservers, threads, and output format.
Key features of DNStwist MCP Server
Domain Fuzzing: Generate domain permutations using various algorithms
Registration Check: Verify if permutated domains are registered
DNS Analysis: Check A, AAAA, MX, and NS records
Web Presence: Capture HTTP banner information
WHOIS Data: Retrieve registration dates and registrar information
Phishing Detection: Generate fuzzy hashes of web pages
Configurable: Custom DNS servers and parallel processing
Multiple Formats: Support for json, csv, and list output formats
Use cases of DNStwist MCP Server
Detecting typosquatting attacks against a company's domain
Identifying potential phishing domains targeting a specific brand
Monitoring domain registrations for brand impersonation
Performing security assessments of domain portfolios
FAQ from DNStwist MCP Server
What is DNStwist?
What is DNStwist?
DNStwist is a DNS fuzzing tool that generates domain name variations to detect typosquatting, phishing, and other malicious activities.
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server is a server designed to integrate with MCP-compatible applications, allowing them to access and utilize the server's functionality.
How do I install this server?
How do I install this server?
You can install it via Smithery using the provided command, or manually by installing Docker, the server globally via npm, and configuring it in your Claude Desktop configuration file.
What are the requirements for running this server?
What are the requirements for running this server?
You need Node.js (v18 or later), Docker, and a compatible operating system (macOS, Linux, or Windows with Docker Desktop installed).
What do I do if I encounter DNS resolution problems?
What do I do if I encounter DNS resolution problems?
Verify DNS servers are accessible, try alternative DNS servers (e.g., 8.8.8.8), and check for rate limiting or blocking.