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Name: Namecheap MCP Server
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Create your Vinkius account to connect Namecheap to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.

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What is the Namecheap MCP Server?

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

Subscribe to this server
Enter your Namecheap API Key and Username
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

Built-in capabilities (10)

check_domain_availability

Returns whether the domain is available, premium status and pricing info. Check if a domain name is available for registration

get_balance

Returns the available balance in USD. Get your Namecheap account balance

get_dns_hosts

) 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

get_dns_servers

Returns the list of DNS servers handling queries for the domain. Get nameservers for a domain

get_domain_info

Get detailed info for a specific domain

get_domain_ns_info

Get nameserver info for a domain

get_domains

Returns domain names, IDs, creation dates, expiration dates, lock status and expiry status. Supports pagination and search filtering. List your Namecheap domains

get_ssl_certs

Returns certificate names, types, expiration dates and activation status. List your SSL certificates

get_ssl_info

Get detailed info for an SSL certificate

set_dns_hosts

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

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Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Namecheap data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

Namecheap in VS Code Copilot

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Why run Namecheap with Vinkius?

The Namecheap connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.

You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect Namecheap using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

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Why Vinkius

Namecheap and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect Namecheap to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.

4,000+MCP Integrations

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Ready-to-use MCPs	Find and configure each manually	4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection Setup	Manual coding & server setup	1-click instant connection
Server Hosting	You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)	100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & Privacy	Stored in plaintext config files	Bank-grade encrypted vault
Activity Visibility	Blind execution (no logs or tracking)	Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost Control	Runaway AI token spend risk	Automatic budget limits
Revoking Access	Must delete files or code to stop	1-click disconnect button

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Namecheap for VS Code Copilot

Every request between VS Code Copilot and Namecheap is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.