# IP2WHOIS MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> IP2WHOIS lets you pull domain registration data, ownership details, and expiration dates instantly. It gives your AI agent the ability to query domain records at scale, making it easy to check availability, find registrar info, or perform reverse IP lookups without jumping between different search tools.

## Overview
- **Category:** developer-tools
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CFaRensySdzvGJNiL3NtHE3T5QH88Hg7NGRYiWjx/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** whois, domain-intelligence, dns-lookup, registration-data, domain-age, api-integration

## Description

IP2WHOIS connects your AI agent directly to domain intelligence. Instead of manually copying and pasting registration data from multiple websites, you can just ask your agent to find out who owns a site or when a specific domain is set to expire. It turns your chat interface into a research station for domain assets. This Connector handles the heavy lifting of fetching raw WHOIS records and parsing them into readable answers. You can manage this through the Vinkius catalog to get your agent connected in minutes. It's built for people who need to move fast on domain research without the friction of constant tab switching. You can quickly identify registrar details, nameserver configurations, and registrant contacts for any web property. This is a huge time saver for checking domain availability or auditing shared hosting environments. You get the data you need in a clean format that your agent can actually use to answer questions or build lists.

## Tools

### check_domain_availability
Check if a domain is available for registration. It lets you see if a name is free before you try to buy it.

### check_domain_age
Check the age of a domain. It gives you the exact time in days and years since the domain was first registered.

### lookup_hosted_domains
Find all domains hosted on a specific IP address. This is great for analyzing shared hosting environments.

### get_registrar_info
Get registrar and status info for a domain. It provides the details on where a domain is currently registered.

### check_ip2whois_status
Confirm your API key is working. Use this to verify your connection to the service is active.

### lookup_domain_whois
Full WHOIS lookup for a domain. It pulls all available registration records into one single view.

### bulk_whois_lookup
Query multiple domains at once to get key registration details for each. Use this to speed up your research on large lists.

### get_domain_contacts
Get registrant and admin contact info for a domain. This helps you find the people responsible for a specific website.

### check_domain_expiry
Check when a domain expires. It is useful for monitoring your portfolio and knowing when to renew.

### get_nameservers
Get nameservers for a domain. Use this to see which DNS providers a site is currently using.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Check the WHOIS for example.com
```

**Response:** 
```
Here's the WHOIS record for example.com:

| Detail | Information |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Registered** | October 9, 2007 (18+ years old) |
| **Expires** | October 9, 2026 |
| **Registrar** | MarkMonitor Inc. |
| **Nameservers** | dns1.p08.nsone.net, dns2.p08.nsone.net |
| **Status** | clientDeleteProhibited (protected)
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is the name superstartup.io available?
```

**Response:** 
```
The domain **superstartup.io** appears to be available for registration! No WHOIS record was found, which indicates it has not been registered yet.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
When does my site expire?
```

**Response:** 
```
Your domain expires on **September 14, 2028**. That's approximately **866 days** from now. You should look into renewal soon to avoid any service interruptions.
```

## Capabilities

### Pull full WHOIS records
Get complete registration data for any domain in one request.

### Calculate domain age
Find out exactly how many days and years a domain has been registered.

### Identify hosted domains
See every domain currently hosted on a specific IP address.

### Check name availability
Determine if a domain name is currently free for registration.

### Extract nameservers
Get the DNS nameserver configurations for any domain.

### Find registrant contacts
Retrieve the contact info for the person or entity that owns a domain.

## Use Cases

### Checking brand name availability
A domain investor wants to see if a specific brand name is available. They ask the agent to check availability and if it's currently registered.

### Mapping malicious infrastructure
A security researcher finds a malicious IP. They ask to see all domains hosted on that IP to find other targets.

### Bulk auditing company assets
An IT admin needs to audit 10 domains. They use a bulk lookup to check registrar info and nameservers for all 10 at once.

### Competitor age research
A marketing team wants to know how old a competitor's site is. They ask the agent to calculate the domain age in years.

## Benefits

- Stop manual tab switching by using `lookup_domain_whois` to get all registration data in one chat response.
- Track your portfolio's health by using `check_domain_expiry` to see exactly how many days remain on your assets.
- Map out infrastructure faster with `lookup_hosted_domains` to see every site sharing a specific IP address.
- Speed up your research with `bulk_whois_lookup` to query up to 10 domains in a single request.
- Verify site ownership quickly using `get_domain_contacts` to find the people behind a specific web property.
- Identify new opportunities with `check_domain_availability` to see if a target name is ready for purchase.

## How It Works

The bottom line is it turns your AI agent into a high-speed domain intelligence tool.

1. Get your API key from your IP2WHOIS account.
2. Add the key to your AI client configuration via Vinkius.
3. Ask your agent to pull registration data or check domain statuses.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use IP2WHOIS MCP to check if a domain name is taken?**
Yes, you can ask your agent to check the availability of any domain name. It will tell you if the name is currently free for registration or if it is already owned by someone else.

**How many domains can I check at once with IP2WHOIS MCP?**
You can query up to 10 domains in a single operation. This makes it very efficient for checking large lists of assets without having to ask multiple questions.

**Does IP2WHOIS MCP show me the owner's name?**
It provides the registrant and admin contact information available in the WHOIS records. Note that many owners use privacy protection services to hide their personal details.

**Can IP2WHOIS MCP find websites hosted on a specific IP?**
Yes, it can perform a reverse IP lookup. This allows you to see all the different domains that are hosted on a single IP address, which is helpful for infrastructure analysis.

**How do I get my API key for the IP2WHOIS MCP?**
You just need to sign up for an IP2WHOIS account. Once you have an account, you can generate an API key to connect the Connector to your AI client.

**Can I use IP2WHOIS MCP for security research?**
Absolutely. It is a great tool for security researchers who need to map out infrastructure, identify registrar details, and check for domain expiry dates quickly.

**Can I check if a domain is available for registration?**
Yes! Use `check_domain_availability` with the domain name. It analyzes the WHOIS record to determine if the domain appears unregistered.

**How many domains can I look up at once?**
Use `bulk_whois_lookup` with a comma-separated list of up to 10 domains to get key registration details for each one in a single request.

**Can I find which domains are hosted on a specific server?**
Yes! Use `lookup_hosted_domains` with an IPv4 or IPv6 address to perform a reverse IP lookup and discover all domains on that server.