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DNS Lookup Service

DNS records lookup including A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, SOA, and more

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Overview

DNS Lookup Service gives AI agents the ability to query Domain Name System records for any domain in real time through a managed dns lookup api — covering every standard DNS record type from A records to PTR, CNAME, TXT, and SOA, with the same depth of data as a dedicated dns checker api without requiring agents to manage raw DNS resolver connections.

It acts as a standardized bridge between large language models and live DNS infrastructure data. Instead of relying on cached or static domain information, models can retrieve current DNS configurations and mail server records through a controlled MCP interface — including reverse dns lookup api style PTR record queries for IP-to-hostname resolution.

By integrating DNS Lookup Service, developers enable AI agents to:

• Query all available DNS record types for any domain with lookup_dns — including A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, NS, SOA, and PTR records • Specifically retrieve MX (mail exchanger) records and their priority values using lookup_mx — essential for email infrastructure verification • Verify domain configurations, audit DNS health, diagnose propagation issues, and investigate network infrastructure • Perform reverse dns api queries to resolve IP addresses back to their associated hostnames

This MCP is useful for DevOps automation agents, cybersecurity research tools, domain analysis pipelines, email deliverability checkers powered by a live dns checker api, and any AI workflow that needs to reason about DNS infrastructure and network configuration in real time.

Highlights

Protocol
MCP v1.0
Security
OAuth 2.0
Access
Real-time
Tools
2 Tools

Standardized bridge for real-time model context.

Installation

Connect this server to your local or remote agent environment.

mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp360": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://connect.mcp360.ai/v1/dns-lookup/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key from the dashboard.

Available Tools

Technical specifications for the 2 available protocol tools.

2 tools

lookup_dns tool

Input Specification
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "domain"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "domain": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Domain name to lookup DNS records (e.g., example.com)"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}
Output Response
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "domain": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "records": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "ttl": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "mname": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "retry": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "rname": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "value": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "expire": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "serial": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "refresh": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "priority": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "record_type": {
            "type": "string"
          }
        }
      }
    },
    "total_records": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  }
}

Direct API Access

Production-ready REST endpoints for custom integrations.

POSTServer Metadata
/api/v1/dns-lookup
curl "https://connect.mcp360.ai/api/v1/dns-lookup" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
POSTExecute Tool
/api/v1/dns-lookup/{tool_name}
curl -X POST "https://connect.mcp360.ai/api/v1/dns-lookup/lookup_dns" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "domain": "string"
}'
Authentication

To authenticate, include your API key in the Authorization header using the Bearer scheme. Alternatively, you can use the X-API-KEY header.

Infrastructure

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Centralized Billing

One monthly subscription for all your AI tool integrations and credits.

Scenarios

Standard Use Cases

Use the dns lookup api to programmatically resolve hostnames to IP addresses for network diagnostics and infrastructure automation
Integrate a dns checker api into security tools to verify DNS propagation, detect misconfigured records, and validate domain health
Leverage the reverse dns lookup api to identify the hostname behind an IP address for fraud detection and traffic attribution
Automate domain monitoring workflows that check MX, TXT, CNAME, and A records and alert on unauthorized DNS changes
Enrich threat intelligence pipelines by resolving suspicious IPs and domains through structured DNS data for faster incident response

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DNS Lookup Service?

DNS Lookup Service is an MCP server that provides structured access to dns lookup service capabilities through a standardized protocol, enabling AI models to retrieve and process real-time data.

Which AI models are supported?

Any model that supports MCP protocol including Claude (via Claude Desktop), GPT-4, Gemini, and open-source LLMs through compatible frameworks.

How do I authenticate?

The server supports OAuth 2.0 authentication with API keys. You'll receive credentials upon registration which can be configured in your MCP client.

Is there rate limiting?

Yes, rate limits apply based on your subscription tier. Free tier includes generous limits for development, with higher limits available in paid plans.

Can I use this in production?

Absolutely. DNS Lookup Service is designed for production use with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and performance.

Deploy AI agent with DNS Lookup Service today.

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