Whois MCP Server

WHOIS MCP Server - Domain registration lookup using proper WHOIS protocol (port 43). Supports 877+ TLDs with parsing for 169 ccTLDs.

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What is the Whois MCP Server?

WHOIS MCP Server - Domain registration lookup using proper WHOIS protocol (port 43). Supports 877+ TLDs with parsing for 169 ccTLDs.

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive WHOIS domain lookup using the proper WHOIS protocol (TCP port 43). Queries authoritative WHOIS servers directly with support for 877+ TLDs and parsing for 169 country-code TLDs.

  • Native WHOIS Protocol — Direct TCP port 43 connections to authoritative WHOIS servers
  • 877+ TLDs Supported — Comprehensive dictionary of WHOIS servers for all major TLDs
  • 169 ccTLD Parsers — Format-specific parsing for country-code TLDs (.gg, .pl, .jp, .kr, .ru, .de, .it, etc.)
  • Auto-Update — Refresh WHOIS server dictionary from IANA with built-in tool
  • Comprehensive Parsing — Extracts registrar, dates, nameservers, status, DNSSEC, contacts
  • Lightweight — Single-file executable, minimal dependencies

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
whois_lookupLook up domain registration information using the proper WHOIS protocol (port 43).
list_supported_tldsList all TLDs that have WHOIS servers available for querying.
refresh_whois_serversRefresh the WHOIS server dictionary by fetching the latest TLD list from IANA. Run this periodically to ensure the server list is up-to-date with new TLDs.

How to install the Whois MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whois": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "whois-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Whois to whois lookup.”
  • “Use Whois to list supported tlds.”
  • “Use Whois to refresh whois servers.”

Frequently asked questions

WHOIS MCP Server - Domain registration lookup using proper WHOIS protocol (port 43). Supports 877+ TLDs with parsing for 169 ccTLDs. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.