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
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