How to Use the IP2WHOIS MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline check domain expiration dates using IP2WHOIS?

Yes, Cline uses the checkdomainexpiry tool to check when a domain is set to expire. The agent can write a script to monitor these dates and alert you before they lapse.

Q: How does Cline handle redacted WHOIS data from IP2WHOIS?

When getdomaincontacts returns redacted fields, Cline automatically pivots to check other indicators like checkdomainage or registrar information. This ensures your investigation keeps moving forward.

Q: How can I verify my IP2WHOIS API key inside Cline?

You can ask Cline to run checkip2whoisstatus to test your integration. The agent executes the status tool and reports if your API key is valid and connected.

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End-to-end domain verification with Cline

The `lookup_domain_whois` tool lets Cline fetch raw WHOIS records, parse the fields, and write them directly to a local JSON file. You don't have to copy-paste registrant data or manually format the outputs. Cline takes the parsed data and automatically creates a clean frontend component to display it. It imports the live IP2WHOIS data, writes the test suite, and checks that everything works before you commit.

Automated contact harvesting using this MCP Server

This IP2WHOIS MCP Server exposes `get_domain_contacts` so Cline can extract registrant, administrative, and technical contact details. When you point Cline at a list of suspicious domains, it extracts the contact emails and flags matches. If the contact details are redacted, Cline automatically pivots to `get_nameservers` to find shared infrastructure. It writes a complete markdown report of the target's contact profile without needing any intervention.

Bulk infrastructure mapping inside Cline

The `bulk_whois_lookup` tool enables Cline to process up to a hundred domains in a single task execution. The agent reads your target list, splits it into batches, and runs the queries to map domain owners. Cline then uses `lookup_hosted_domains` to find other sites sharing those servers. It outputs a visual dependency map of the target's network directly in your VS Code workspace.

Setup guide

Set up IP2WHOIS MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type ip2whois-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest IP2WHOIS refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ip2whois-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about IP2WHOIS MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and add the server configuration. You can also edit your cline_mcp_settings.json file to add the executable path and API key.

Yes, Cline uses the `check_domain_expiry` tool to check when a domain is set to expire. The agent can write a script to monitor these dates and alert you before they lapse.

When `get_domain_contacts` returns redacted fields, Cline automatically pivots to check other indicators like `check_domain_age` or registrar information. This ensures your investigation keeps moving forward.

You can ask Cline to run `check_ip2whois_status` to test your integration. The agent executes the status tool and reports if your API key is valid and connected.

This server only processes the domain names and IP addresses you query to retrieve registration metadata. All traffic is routed through a secure, local V8 sandbox, ensuring your internal network lookups remain private.

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