How do I connect my Namecheap account?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Namecheap API Key and Username. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I update my DNS records through the AI?

Yes, you can use the set_dns_hosts capability to update your A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, and FRAME records.

Does this MCP support domain availability checks?

Yes, you can ask your agent to check if a domain is available, and it will return the status and pricing information.

Is my Namecheap API key secure?

Vinkius manages your credentials securely so you can connect your client once and work without re-entering keys.

How do I get a Namecheap API key?

Log in to Namecheap, go to Profile > Capabilities & Services > Business & Developer Capabilities > 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.

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Connect Namecheap to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire domain portfolio through a simple chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Namecheap.

01
Check domain availability
Checks if a specific domain name is available to register and provides pricing and premium status.
02
Get dns servers
Returns the list of nameservers currently handling queries for your domain.
03
Get domain ns info
Gets the nameserver configuration for a domain.
04
Get domains
Lists your registered domains, including their expiration dates and lock status. It supports searching and pagination for larger portfolios.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Namecheap.

05
Get balance
Checks your current Namecheap account balance in USD.
06
Set dns hosts
Updates your domain's DNS records by replacing the existing set with a new list of A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, or FRAME records.
07
Get ssl certs
Provides a list of your SSL certificates, including their types and expiration dates.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Namecheap.

08
Get ssl info
Retrieves specific details for a single SSL certificate.
09
Get dns hosts
Fetches the current DNS records, including TTL and MX preferences, for a specific domain.
10
Get domain info
Retrieves comprehensive registration and WHOIS data for a specific domain.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid DNS Updates

Change an A record or MX record immediately after a server migration using a single prompt.

Domain Auditing

Ask your agent to list all domains expiring in the next 30 days to prevent service loss.

New Project Setup

Check if a brand name is available as a domain before you start building.

Security Checks

Verify that your SSL certificates are active and haven't expired.

Automate a task

Put Namecheap to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Namecheap works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Namecheap to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

826ms average. Fast in production.

Namecheap is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1058ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 679ms
Slowest day: 1058ms
14-day trend: Slowing+19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Namecheap, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Namecheap. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Namecheap Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Namecheap capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "namecheap-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Namecheap in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Namecheap owners hand off.

This MCP is for technical users who want to manage web infrastructure without leaving their development environment.

01
Developers
They use the AI to quickly update DNS records or check domain availability while coding.
02
Domain Investors
They use it to track portfolio expiration dates and monitor SSL status.
03
Sysadmins
They use it to verify nameserver settings and manage DNS configurations via chat.

FAQ

Questions Namecheap owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Namecheap account?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Namecheap API Key and Username. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I update my DNS records through the AI?
Yes, you can use the set_dns_hosts capability to update your A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, and FRAME records.
04
Does this MCP support domain availability checks?
Yes, you can ask your agent to check if a domain is available, and it will return the status and pricing information.
05
Is my Namecheap API key secure?
Vinkius manages your credentials securely so you can connect your client once and work without re-entering keys.
06
How do I get a Namecheap API key?
Log in to Namecheap, go to Profile > Capabilities & Services > Business & Developer Capabilities > API Access, enable API access and your API key will be displayed. Also whitelist your IP address for security.
07
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.
08
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.

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We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

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How do I connect my Namecheap account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I update my DNS records through the AI?

Does this MCP support domain availability checks?

Is my Namecheap API key secure?

How do I get a Namecheap API key?

Can I update DNS records?

Can I check if a domain is available?

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