How to Use the Namecheap MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I register the Namecheap MCP Server with Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http namecheap -- in your terminal. This registers the server in your local Claude Code configuration file.

Q: Can I automate Namecheap DNS updates in a shell script using Claude Code?

Yes, Claude Code can execute setdnshosts headlessly as part of your terminal workflows. This makes the MCP Server perfect for build scripts.

Q: How does Claude Code handle existing Namecheap records when updating DNS?

It calls getdnshosts to read the existing records first. Claude Code then merges your updates and applies the complete array using setdnshosts to keep your current Namecheap records intact.

Q: Can this CLI tool show me when my Namecheap SSL certificates expire?

Yes, it runs getsslcerts to list all your certificates along with their expiration dates. You can also run getsslinfo for deeper technical details through this MCP toolset.

Manage your Namecheap domains, fetch DNS records, and audit SSL certificates directly from your terminal using the Claude Code MCP Server.

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Terminal-Based DNS Audits and Updates

The `get_dns_hosts` tool queries your active Namecheap host records directly from your command line interface using Claude Code. Skip the bloated Namecheap dashboard entirely when managing records with Claude Code. When you need to make changes, write your records to a file and let Claude Code apply them to Namecheap with `set_dns_hosts`. Claude Code handles the raw JSON formatting so you don't have to deal with the Namecheap API directly.

Scriptable Domain Availability and Balance Checks

The `check_domain_availability` tool runs in a fast loop inside Claude Code to tell you what Namecheap domains are free and what they cost. This is perfect for terminal-based Namecheap domain hunting with Claude Code. It can also check your remaining Namecheap account funds with `get_balance` inside the Claude Code terminal. You'll know if you have enough cash in Claude Code before heading to the Namecheap site to buy.

Quick Inventory Checks via Claude Code MCP Server

The `get_domains` tool prints a clean list of your Namecheap domains, their expiration dates, and lock statuses inside Claude Code. Run quick status checks on your entire Namecheap portfolio from your Claude Code terminal. If you need to verify Namecheap nameserver delegation, Claude Code queries `get_dns_servers` or `get_domain_ns_info`. You get instant terminal output in Claude Code without loading a heavy Namecheap control panel.

Setup guide

Set up Namecheap MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see namecheap-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Namecheap transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Namecheap tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http namecheap-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Namecheap MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Namecheap MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http namecheap -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server in your local Claude Code configuration file.

Yes, Claude Code can execute `set_dns_hosts` headlessly as part of your terminal workflows. This makes the MCP Server perfect for build scripts.

It calls `get_dns_hosts` to read the existing records first. Claude Code then merges your updates and applies the complete array using `set_dns_hosts` to keep your current Namecheap records intact.

Yes, it runs `get_ssl_certs` to list all your certificates along with their expiration dates. You can also run `get_ssl_info` for deeper technical details through this MCP toolset.

Your credentials reside in your local shell environment or your ~/.claude.json config file. They are only used locally to authenticate requests to the Namecheap API for checking SSL certs and balance details.

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