Bring Domain Registration
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Namecheap to Windsurf 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)
Returns 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
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Namecheap tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Namecheap in Windsurf
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.
* 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
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
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.
Namecheap and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Namecheap to Windsurf 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.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How Vinkius secures
Namecheap for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf 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.
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.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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