Mcp Ip2whois
Pull WHOIS registration details for domains through MCP while researching competitors or validating naming and acquisition ideas.
Overview
io.github.ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois is a MCP server for the Idea phase that queries IP2WHOIS for domain WHOIS records through agent tools.
What is this MCP server?
- WHOIS queries via IP2WHOIS API exposed as MCP tools
- Requires IP2WHOIS_API_KEY secret environment variable
- stdio MCP via mcp-ip2whois on PyPI (v1.2.0)
- Useful for competitor domain research and brand or TLD checks
- Source repository: ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois on GitHub
- Version 1.2.0; required IP2WHOIS_API_KEY
- stdio transport; PyPI identifier mcp-ip2whois
- Repository: github.com/ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois
What problem does it solve?
Competitor and domain research stalls when you manually WHOIS each name instead of batching lookups from your coding agent.
Who is it for?
Founders comparing domain landscapes and registrar details who already have an IP2WHOIS API key and an MCP-enabled IDE.
Skip if: Builders who only need IP address geolocation or free search without a paid WHOIS API account.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Domain WHOIS answers are one MCP tool call away, keeping naming and competitive research inside your agent session.
- Structured WHOIS responses for domains queried via MCP
- Faster competitor and naming research notes grounded in registrar data
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Journey fit
Domain ownership and registrar facts most often matter early when you are comparing names and competitive footprints before heavy build spend. WHOIS lookups support competitor and domain due-diligence in the Idea phase, even though the same server can assist later security reviews.
How it compares
Paid WHOIS domain API over MCP, not IP geolocation and not keyless web search.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois for?
Solo builders and small teams doing domain competitive research, acquisition checks, or registrar verification with IP2WHOIS and MCP agents.
When should I use io.github.ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois?
Use it during Idea and Validate when you are comparing competitor domains or confirming WHOIS details before branding and infra commitments.
How do I add io.github.ip2whois/mcp-ip2whois to my agent?
Export IP2WHOIS_API_KEY, install mcp-ip2whois from PyPI (v1.2.0), and add the stdio MCP server definition to Claude Code, Cursor, or your host config.