DNSDumpster - MCP Server

Name: DNSDumpster - MCP Server
Author: MaxWeeden

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About DNSDumpster - MCP Server

MCP Server for DNSDumpster Service

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-dnsdumpster": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "pip",
        "install",
        "mcp-dnsdumpster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is DNSDumpster - MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants query the DNSDumpster API to perform detailed DNS reconnaissance through natural language requests. It is designed for developers and security researchers who want to retrieve domain DNS records without leaving their AI chat interface.

How to use DNSDumpster - MCP Server?

Install the package from PyPI with uv pip install mcp-dnsdumpster, set the DNSDUMPSTER_API_KEY environment variable, then run uvx mcp-dnsdumpster. Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration using the command uvx with args ["mcp-dnsdumpster"] and the API key in the environment.

Key features of DNSDumpster - MCP Server

Query any domain’s DNS records via natural language
Retrieve A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records
Return associated IP and ASN information for A records
Include banner information where available
Support pagination for Plus accounts
Built-in rate limiting and caching

Use cases of DNSDumpster - MCP Server

Discover all subdomains for a target domain
Identify mail servers and their configurations
Investigate DNS infrastructure of a website
Gather reconnaissance data during security assessments

FAQ from DNSDumpster - MCP Server

What is the DNSDumpster API and why do I need an API key?

The DNSDumpster API provides DNS reconnaissance data. An API key is required to authenticate requests; it must be set as the DNSDUMPSTER_API_KEY environment variable before running the server.

Which Python version and tools are required?

Python 3.10 or higher is required. The server uses uv for dependency management and the MCP SDK version 1.4+.

How does the server communicate with the AI assistant?

The server uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) over stdio, allowing it to be integrated with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop.

Does the server cache results and handle rate limits?

Yes, the server includes built-in rate limiting and caching to improve performance and avoid hitting API limits.

Can I paginate through large result sets?

Yes, pagination is supported for users with a DNSDumpster Plus account.

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