How to Use the NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP in Claude

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Connect NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Automate DNS zones with Claude Desktop

Stop digging through web consoles to update your infrastructure. Use `create_zone` and `update_zone` to modify your DNS topology directly from your chat window. Your AI client interprets your intent and executes the changes against the IBM NS1 API. It handles the API calls while you focus on architecture.

Real-time record management

Modify individual records instantly using `create_record` or `update_record`. If a service goes down, you have the power to flip traffic in seconds. Everything happens via the MCP server connection, ensuring your changes hit the NS1 nameservers without manual interference. It's direct, fast, and removes the risk of human error in the dashboard.

Dynamic monitoring and telemetry

Configure health checks with `create_monitoring_job` to track your endpoints. Your agent can list these jobs to see exactly what is failing before you even get a PagerDuty alert. Feed external metrics into the system using `push_data_feed` to drive automated failover logic. You get a live view of your infrastructure state inside your chat history.

Setup guide

Set up NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ns1-ibm-ns1-premium-dns-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ns1-ibm-ns1-premium-dns-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in your Application Support folder. Add this MCP server under the mcpServers key using the provided command and your API credentials.

Yes, you can instruct your agent to iterate through zone lists and apply bulk changes. It will call the tools sequentially to handle your entire DNS portfolio.

The server runs locally on your machine via stdio. Your API keys and DNS records never leave your local environment unless you explicitly send them to the API endpoint.

It does. You can list, create, and manage monitoring jobs directly from the chat interface using the provided toolset.

It accesses your DNS zone files, record configurations, and monitoring job metadata. The server only reads and writes the objects you authorize during your conversation.

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