DNS-DATA Remote — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Bridges AI assistants with remote Windows and macOS computers. It lets models examine files, inspect active processes, and execute approved terminal commands over MCP.
claude mcp add --transport http remote https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcpWhat DNS-DATA Remote does
DNS-DATA operates as a hosted Streamable HTTP MCP service protected by OAuth 2.0 authentication. It routes model instructions directly to your registered personal computer. You do not need to configure port forwarding or open inbound firewall ports. The local runner maintains an outbound session to the hosted bridge.
The target workstation requires Node.js 18 or newer on Windows x64 or macOS Apple Silicon. You pair the machine by executing the dedicated CLI package in your terminal. Closing the terminal window running the npx launcher cuts off access immediately.
The free plan includes one linked computer and 10,000 tool executions each calendar month. Quotas reset automatically at 00:00 UTC on the first day of each month. Because the AI gets direct access to terminal commands and files, reviewing destructive operations before confirmation remains critical.
What it helps with
- inspect file trees and view files on a remote workstation
- check active background processes when local services crash
- run approved build steps and scripts via chat instructions
- verify connection health across paired Windows or Mac computers
Example prompts for the agent
- List my paired computers and confirm which devices are online right now.
- Examine the project directory on my linked machine and inspect the README.
- Check background processes on the connected system to see why the local app failed.
How to install DNS-DATA Remote
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http remote https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add dns-data-remote --url https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"dns-data-remote": {
"url": "https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"dns-data-remote": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http dns-data-remote https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about DNS-DATA Remote
How to install DNS-DATA Remote in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http dns-data-remote https://mcp.dns-data.com/mcp and complete the OAuth sign-in. On the target computer, start the bridge runtime with npx -y @dns-data/[email protected].
What does DNS-DATA Remote do?
It allows compatible AI assistants to interact with paired Windows and macOS systems. Through the MCP interface, agents can read files, monitor running processes, and invoke terminal commands.
What are the limits on the free tier?
The free plan permits one registered computer and 10,000 tool calls each calendar month. The quota resets on the 1st of every month at 00:00 UTC.
