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How to update DNS records with your AI client

Connect NS1 to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your DNS infrastructure through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I update DNS records with my AI?

You tell your AI which record to change, and it uses the NS1 API to modify the values or TTL. It handles the technical execution of A, CNAME, and TXT updates so you don't have to touch a dashboard. You'll see the specific outcomes of these changes below.

DNS management outcomes

What you can achieve

The specific results of your commands.

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Record updates

The AI modifies existing A, CNAME, or TXT records. You get immediate changes to your DNS configuration without manual entry.

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TTL adjustments

Your agent changes Time To Live settings for specific records. This helps you control how long DNS data stays cached.

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Record removal

The AI deletes outdated or incorrect records. It cleans up your zone files based on your verbal instructions.

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Final verification

You review the changes made to your NS1 zone. You remain in control of the final state of your domain's routing.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your intent into specific API calls to NS1.

  1. Fetch current state

    The AI looks up the existing record to ensure it has the right context before making changes.

    get_record

  2. Apply modifications

    The AI updates the record values or TTL settings as you requested.

    update_record

  3. Remove entries

    If you ask to get rid of a record, the AI executes the deletion.

    delete_record

  4. Confirm success

    The AI verifies the action was successful and reports the new state back to you.

    get_record

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in your chat interface.

Starting points

These are examples. Swap out the record names and values with your actual NS1 data.

NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MYuNkqycYX6A6rQhPnKaffydojf1dyzX7vefB7v1/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ns1-ibm-ns1-premium-dns-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MYuNkqycYX6A6rQhPnKaffydojf1dyzX7vefB7v1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Update the A record for dev.example.com to point to 192.168.1.1.

  • Change the TTL for the CNAME record 'cdn' to 3600.

  • Delete the TXT record used for domain verification.

  • What is the current value of the A record for api.mysite.com?

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Connect NS1 once, then ask.

Connect your NS1 account with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start managing records through your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the NS1 Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI create new DNS records?

    No. This connector is limited to getting, updating, and deleting existing records.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my entire zone?

    No. The AI only deletes specific records that you explicitly tell it to remove.

  • 03

    Can I change TTL settings?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to update the TTL for any existing record.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle zone transfers?

    No. The AI only manages individual records through the provided tools.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my other DNS providers?

    No. The AI only has access to the records within the NS1 account you connect.

  • More questions about NS1? The Connector page answers them. See everything the NS1 Connector can do

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