Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the DNSimple MCP Server?
Connect your DNSimple account to any AI agent to automate your domain infrastructure and DNS management through natural language.
What you can do
- Domain Management — List all domains in your account, create new ones, or retrieve detailed metadata for existing domains.
- DNSSEC Control — Enable, disable, or check the status of DNSSEC for any domain to ensure cryptographic security.
- DS Records — Manage Delegation Signer (DS) records with tools to list, create, retrieve, and delete them for advanced DNS configurations.
- Email Forwarding — List, create, and inspect email forwarding rules to manage your communication flow without leaving your agent.
- Account Identity — Quickly identify the authenticated entity and list all accessible accounts and their IDs.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your DNSimple API Token
- Start managing your domains from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI acts as a specialized DevOps assistant, handling complex DNS operations with precision and speed.
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — automate domain provisioning and DNSSEC configurations directly from the terminal or chat.
- Web Developers — check domain statuses and manage email forwards without switching to the DNSimple dashboard.
- IT Administrators — audit multiple accounts and list domains across different organizational units efficiently.
Built-in capabilities (77)
Accept a domain push
Activate DNS for a zone
Authorize domain transfer out
Batch change zone records
Change name servers for a domain
Check domain availability
Check zone distribution
Check zone record distribution
Create a contact
Create a domain in an account
Create a DS record for a domain
Create an email forward for a domain
Create a template
Create a webhook
Create a record in a zone
Deactivate DNS for a zone
Dedelegate from vanity name servers
Delegate to vanity name servers
Delete a contact
Delete a domain
Delete a DS record
Delete an email forward
Delete a template
Delete a webhook
Delete a zone record
Disable auto-renewal
Disable DNSSEC for a domain
Disable WHOIS privacy
Download a certificate
Enable auto-renewal
Enable DNSSEC for a domain
Enable WHOIS privacy
Retrieve a certificate
Get private key for a certificate
Retrieve a contact
Get DNSSEC status for a domain
Retrieve a domain
List name servers for a domain
Retrieve domain prices
Retrieve a DS record
Retrieve an email forward
Retrieve a service
Retrieve a template
Retrieve a TLD
Retrieve extended attributes for a TLD
Retrieve a webhook
Get details about the current authenticated entity
Retrieve a zone
Download a zone file
Retrieve a zone record
Initiate a domain push
Issue a Let's Encrypt certificate
Issue a Let's Encrypt certificate renewal
List accounts the authenticated entity has access to
List billing charges for an account
List certificates for a domain
List contacts in an account
List domains in an account
List DS records for a domain
List email forwards for a domain
List pending domain pushes
List services
List templates in an account
List TLDs
List webhooks in an account
List records in a zone
List zones in an account
Order a Let's Encrypt certificate
Order a Let's Encrypt certificate renewal
Register a domain
Reject a domain push
Renew a domain
Restore a domain
Transfer a domain
Update a contact
Update a template
Update a zone record
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns DNSimple into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DNSimple and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 77 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
DNSimple in Cursor
DNSimple and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect DNSimple to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for DNSimple in Cursor
The DNSimple 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. All 77 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor 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, zero maintenance.

* 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
How Vinkius secures
DNSimple for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the DNSimple MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if DNSSEC is enabled for a specific domain?
You can use the get_dnssec tool by providing the Account ID and the Domain name. The agent will return the current DNSSEC status and details.
Can I list all domains across all my DNSimple accounts?
First, use list_accounts to see all available Account IDs. Then, use list_domains with each specific Account ID to retrieve the domains associated with that account.
Is it possible to manage email forwarding rules through this agent?
Yes! You can use list_email_forwards to see existing rules or create_email_forward to set up a new one for a specific domain.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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