What is Whois Lookup?
Whois Lookup is a tool that performs WHOIS lookups against domains, IP addresses, Autonomous System Numbers (ASN), and Top-Level Domains (TLD). It allows users to retrieve registration details about a domain name or IP address without needing to search through a browser.
How to use Whois Lookup?
To use Whois Lookup, you can install the MCP server using the command npx -y @bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest. Once installed, you can configure it in your IDE (like Cursor or Roo Code) to access WHOIS information directly through AI agents.
Key features of Whois Lookup?
- Retrieve domain registration details including owner information, registration dates, and status.
- Supports WHOIS lookups for domains, IPs, ASNs, and TLDs.
- Integration with AI agents for seamless querying.
Use cases of Whois Lookup?
- Checking domain availability for new projects.
- Finding out who owns a specific domain.
- Retrieving registration and expiration dates for domains.
- Analyzing IP address ownership and details.
FAQ from Whois Lookup?
- What information can I get from a WHOIS lookup?
You can retrieve details such as domain name, registrar name, registrant details, registration and expiry dates, name servers, and contact information.
- Is there a limit to the number of lookups I can perform?
There may be rate limits imposed by WHOIS databases, but the tool itself does not limit the number of queries.
- Can I use this tool for any domain?
Yes, you can perform lookups for any registered domain, but privacy settings may restrict access to certain registrant details.