DomainKits — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
An MCP server that gives AI assistants live access to domain registrations, DNS records, WHOIS information, and drop lists.
claude mcp add --transport http domainkits-mcp https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcpWhat DomainKits does
This server connects AI assistants to the DomainKits API, maintained by ABTdomain. It allows searching freshly registered names and scanning typosquatting variations.
The tools handle DNS records, WHOIS data, and backlink summaries. The server also records domain updates for up to 365 days, encrypting monitor data using AES-256-GCM.
Guest testing requires no credentials. However, deeper paging and full filters demand an account key.
What it helps with
- find dropped domains available for registration
- inspect DNS records and WHOIS registrations
- scan for typosquatting domains targeting a brand
- track nameserver and status updates over time
Example prompts for the agent
- Check DNS records and registration dates for example.com
- Find newly registered com domains containing the keyword ai
- Scan the mycompany.com domain for typosquatting lookalikes
How to install DomainKits
1Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http domainkits-mcp https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp2Platform CLI
claude mcp add --env DOMAINKITS_API_KEY=<DOMAINKITS_API_KEY> --transport stdio domainkits -- npx -y @domainkits/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
1Platform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add domainkits --url https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp2Platform CLI
codex mcp add domainkits --env DOMAINKITS_API_KEY=<DOMAINKITS_API_KEY> -- npx -y @domainkits/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"domainkits": {
"url": "https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"domainkits": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@domainkits/mcp"
],
"env": {
"DOMAINKITS_API_KEY": "<DOMAINKITS_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"servers": {
"domainkits": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp"
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"domainkits": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@domainkits/mcp"
],
"env": {
"DOMAINKITS_API_KEY": "<DOMAINKITS_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
1Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http domainkits https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp2Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e DOMAINKITS_API_KEY=<DOMAINKITS_API_KEY> domainkits npx -y @domainkits/mcpReplace <…> with your own values
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Questions about DomainKits
How do I install DomainKits in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http domainkits https://api.domainkits.com/v1/mcp in your terminal. This registers the remote HTTP endpoint in your Claude Code configuration.
What does DomainKits do?
It supplies domain intelligence data to AI assistants. The server enables models to inspect DNS records, read WHOIS data, find dropped names, and check registration trends.
Is an API key mandatory?
The server works without authentication under guest rate limits. Registering an account key unlocks higher request quotas, extended paging, and additional query filters.
