Name.ai MCP Server — Claude Code MCP server: how to install
Checks domain availability, retrieves WHOIS details, and inspects TLD pricing without API keys. Useful when choosing an address for your project inside an agent chat.
claude mcp add --transport http nameai-mcp https://mcp.name.ai/mcpWhat Name.ai MCP Server does
The server interfaces with open name.ai endpoints, turning domain lookups into tool calls for coding assistants. It handles domain availability checks, WHOIS lookups, pricing queries, and top-level registry requirements. No authentication token is needed.
Clients connect over streamable HTTP at https://mcp.name.ai/mcp. You can also host the service locally using Docker or uvicorn. When binding a custom domain to a self-hosted instance, add the host to MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS to prevent DNS rebinding guards from throwing HTTP 421 responses.
Every exposed endpoint operates in read-only mode. Because of that, purchasing or reserving a chosen domain through the server is impossible.
What it helps with
- check domain name availability for a new project
- retrieve WHOIS registration details for an address
- look up registration pricing for a specific TLD zone
- inspect technical requirements and registry constraints
Example prompts for the agent
- Check whether myproject.ai is available to register
- Display WHOIS registration details and expiration for example.com
- What does domain registration cost in the .io TLD, and what are the rules?
How to install Name.ai MCP Server
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http nameai-mcp https://mcp.name.ai/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add nameai-mcp-server --url https://mcp.name.ai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"nameai-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://mcp.name.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"nameai-mcp-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.name.ai/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http nameai-mcp-server https://mcp.name.ai/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 Name.ai MCP Server
How do I install Name.ai MCP Server in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http nameai-mcp https://mcp.name.ai/mcp in your terminal.
What does Name.ai MCP Server do?
It equips your coding assistant with tools to check domain availability, query WHOIS records, and view pricing and registry rules from name.ai.
Does Name.ai MCP Server require an API key?
No, it runs against public endpoints that need no authentication. Keep in mind that all actions are read-only, so you cannot purchase domains directly.
