Namecheap MCP Server
Manage your domains, DNS records, SSL certificates and account — check domain availability and configure nameservers.
Ask AI about this MCP Server
Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
What is the Namecheap MCP Server?
The Namecheap MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Namecheap via 10 tools. Manage your domains, DNS records, SSL certificates and account — check domain availability and configure nameservers. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Namecheap
Ask your AI agent "List all my domains." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Namecheap data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →Vinkius works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Namecheap MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsReturns whether the domain is available, premium status and pricing info. Check if a domain name is available for registration
Returns the available balance in USD. Get your Namecheap account balance
) for a specific domain. Returns host names, record types, values, TTL and MX preferences. Requires the domain's SLD and TLD (e.g. SLD="example", TLD="com"). Get DNS records for a domain
Returns the list of DNS servers handling queries for the domain. Get nameservers for a domain
Get detailed info for a specific domain
Get nameserver info for a domain
Returns domain names, IDs, creation dates, expiration dates, lock status and expiry status. Supports pagination and search filtering. List your Namecheap domains
Returns certificate names, types, expiration dates and activation status. List your SSL certificates
Get detailed info for an SSL certificate
Requires the domain name and a JSON array of DNS records with name, type, address and optional TTL/MXPref. This replaces ALL existing records, so include all records you want to keep. Record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, FRAME. Set DNS records for a domain
What the Namecheap MCP Server unlocks
Connect to Namecheap and manage your domain portfolio through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Domain List — View all your registered domains with expiration dates and lock status
- Domain Info — Get detailed registration and WHOIS info for any domain
- DNS Management — View and update DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS)
- Nameservers — Check current nameserver configuration
- SSL Certificates — Browse and inspect your SSL certificates
- Account Balance — Check your available account balance
- Domain Availability — Check if a domain name is available for registration
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Namecheap API Key and Username
3. Start managing your domains from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Developers — manage DNS records, check domain availability and monitor domain expirations
- Domain Investors — track portfolio, check availability and manage SSL certificates
- Sysadmins — configure DNS records, verify nameserver settings and monitor domain status
Frequently asked questions about the Namecheap MCP Server
How do I get a Namecheap API key?
Log in to Namecheap, go to Profile > Tools & Services > Business & Developer Tools > API Access, enable API access and your API key will be displayed. Also whitelist your IP address for security.
Can I update DNS records?
Yes! Use set_dns_hosts with the domain name and a JSON array of DNS records. This replaces all existing records, so include all records you want to keep. Supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301 and FRAME record types.
Can I check if a domain is available?
Yes! Use check_domain_availability with the domain name you want to check. Returns availability status, premium status and pricing information.
More in this category
Upstash Redis
7 toolsEquip your AI to directly query, manage, and manipulate key-value data structures inside your serverless Upstash Redis databases.
LangGraph Cloud (Stateful AI Agents)
10 toolsOrchestrate stateful AI agents via LangGraph Cloud — manage assistants, monitor conversation threads, and handle human-in-the-loop overrides.
UUID Generator API
2 toolsGenerate unique identifiers — audit UUIDs and versions via AI.
You might also like
Crelate Talent CRM
10 toolsEquip your AI agent to manage candidates, jobs, and client companies directly via the Crelate API.
Hopin (RingCentral Events)
10 toolsConnect and manage RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin) webinars and virtual events.
Open Emoji API
5 toolsAccess emoji data — audit characters, names, and categories via AI.
Connect Namecheap with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Give your AI agents the power of Namecheap MCP Server
Production-grade Namecheap MCP Server. Verified, monitored, and maintained by Vinkius. Ready for your AI agents — connect and start using immediately.