What is Whois MCP?
Whois MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for performing WHOIS lookups, allowing users to retrieve domain registration details through AI agents.
How to use Whois MCP?
To use Whois MCP, install it globally using the command npx -y @bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest, or configure it in your project-specific .cursor/mcp.json file. Once set up, you can access WHOIS tools through AI agents in Cursor IDE or Roo Code.
Key features of Whois MCP?
- Perform WHOIS lookups for domains, IPs, and Autonomous Systems.
- Retrieve detailed registration information including domain ownership, registration dates, and status.
- Integration with AI agents for seamless querying without browser access.
Use cases of Whois MCP?
- Checking domain availability for new projects.
- Retrieving ownership details for domain disputes.
- Monitoring domain registration status for business purposes.
FAQ from Whois MCP?
- What is a WHOIS lookup?
A WHOIS lookup queries a database to retrieve registration details about a domain name or IP address.
- Can I use Whois MCP with any AI agent?
Yes! Whois MCP can be integrated with various AI agents like Claude Desktop and Cursor.
- Is there a cost to use Whois MCP?
No, Whois MCP is free to use.
Whois MCP
Model Context Protocol server for whois lookups.
Cursor IDE Demo
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/57a82adc-3f30-453f-aabd-7138c2e6a21d
Claude Desktop Demo
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d30a1f45-fdaf-4280-80f2-d5d4fc9743b1
Overview
This MCP server allows AI agents like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf,.. etc to perform WHOIS lookups and retrieve domain details.
Purpose You can directly ask the AI to check if a domain is available, who owns it, when it was registered, and other important details. No need to go to browser and search.
What is a WHOIS Lookup? A WHOIS lookup is the process of querying a WHOIS database to retrieve registration details about a domain name, IP address, or autonomous system. It helps users find out who owns a domain, when it was registered, when it expires, and other important details.
What Information Can a WHOIS Lookup Provide?
When you perform a WHOIS lookup, you can retrieve details such as:
- Domain Name – The specific domain queried
- Registrar Name – The company managing the domain registration (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap)
- Registrant Details – The name, organization, and contact details of the domain owner (unless protected by WHOIS privacy)
- Registration & Expiry Date – When the domain was registered and when it will expire
- Name Servers – The DNS servers the domain is using
- Domain Status – Active, expired, locked, or pending deletion
- Contact Information – Administrative, technical, and billing contacts (if not hidden)
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
whois_domain | Looksup whois information about the domain |
whois_tld | Looksup whois information about the Top Level Domain (TLD) |
whois_ip | Looksup whois information about the IP |
whois_as | Looksup whois information about the Autonomous System Number (ASN) |
Using with Cursor
Installation - Globally
Run the MCP server using npx:
npx -y @bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest
In your Cursor IDE
- Go to
Cursor Settings>MCP - Click
+ Add New MCP Server - Fill in the form:
- Name:
Whois Lookup(or any name you prefer) - Type:
command - Command:
npx -y @bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest
- Name:
Installation - Project-specific
Add an .cursor/mcp.json file to your project:
{
"mcpServers": {
"whois": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Usage
Once configured, the whois tools will be automatically available to the Cursor AI Agent. You can:
- The tool will be listed under
Available Toolsin MCP settings - Agent will automatically use it when relevant
- You can explicitly ask Agent to send notifications
Using with Roo Code
Access the MCP settings by clicking “Edit MCP Settings” in Roo Code settings or using the “Roo Code: Open MCP Config” command in VS Code's command palette.
{
"mcpServers": {
"whois": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bharathvaj/whois-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
- The whois capabilities will be available to Roo Code's AI agents
Development
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Build
pnpm build
Debugging the Server
To debug your server, you can use the MCP Inspector.
First build the server
pnpm build
Run the following command in your terminal:
# Start MCP Inspector and server with all tools
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js
License
