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Why people use DNSimple

DNSimple for Domain Infrastructure Automation

With this Connector, you stay in your flow. You just tell your agent to update a record or enable DNSSEC. It handles the API calls and confirms the change for you. You get a faster way to manage your infrastructure without the risk of clicking the wrong button in a complex dashboard.

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You get a direct conversational interface for your entire DNSimple domain and DNS infrastructure.

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Real-world use case 01

Automated DNSSEC Setup

A DevOps engineer needs to secure a new production domain.
Real-world use case 02

Bulk Record Updates

A developer needs to point multiple subdomains to a new load balancer.
Real-world use case 03

Quick Email Redirection

An admin needs to set up a temporary catch-all for a new project.

Complete set · 77capabilities

The complete DNSimple capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with DNSimple.

Capability set01 / 20

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

01 Capability
Accept push
Accept a domain push into your account. This helps you take over domain management from another provider.
02 Capability
Delete zone record
Remove a specific record from a zone. Use this to clean up old DNS entries.
03 Capability
List tlds
See all available top level domains. Browse the full range of domain extensions.
04 Capability
Activate zone dns
Turn on DNS for a specific zone. Use this to make your zone live and reachable.

Capability set02 / 20

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

05 Capability
Authorize transfer out
Give permission to move a domain out of your account. This is a required step for moving domains to other registrars.
06 Capability
Batch change zone records
Update multiple zone records at once. It saves time when you need to change several entries simultaneously.
07 Capability
Check domain availability
See if a domain name is available for registration. Check this before you start your branding process.
08 Capability
Check zone distribution
View the distribution of your DNS zones. This helps you see how your records are spread out.

Capability set03 / 20

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

09 Capability
Check zone record distribution
See how your zone records are distributed. It provides a high level view of your DNS configuration.
10 Capability
Create contact
Add a new contact to your account. Keep your account details organized with specific contact entries.
11 Capability
Create domain
Register a new domain in your account. Use this to start a new project or brand.
12 Capability
Create ds record
Add a new DS record for a domain. This is necessary for establishing DNSSEC security.

Capability set04 / 20

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

13 Capability
Create email forward
Set up a new email forwarding rule. Send mail from one address to another automatically.
14 Capability
Create template
Create a new domain or record template. Use templates to keep your DNS configurations consistent.
15 Capability
Create webhook
Set up a new webhook for notifications. Connect your DNS events to other services.
16 Capability
Create zone record
Add a new record to a DNS zone. Use this to set up A, CNAME, or TXT records.

Capability set05 / 20

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

17 Capability
Deactivate zone dns
Turn off DNS for a specific zone. Use this when you want to take a zone offline.
18 Capability
Dedelegate from vanity
Remove vanity name server delegation. This cleans up your DNS hierarchy.
19 Capability
Delegate to vanity
Set up delegation to vanity name servers. This helps create a custom look for your DNS.
20 Capability
Delete contact
Remove a contact from your account. Clean up old records to keep your account tidy.

Capability set06 / 20

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

21 Capability
Delete domain
Remove a domain from your account. Use this to purge domains you no longer own.
22 Capability
Delete ds record
Remove a DS record from a domain. Use this when you need to change your DNSSEC configuration.
23 Capability
Delete email forward
Remove an email forwarding rule. Stop forwarding mail when a project is finished.
24 Capability
Delete template
Remove a domain or record template. Clear out old templates you no longer use.

Capability set07 / 20

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

25 Capability
Delete webhook
Remove a webhook from your account. Delete old integrations that are no longer active.
26 Capability
Disable auto renewal
Turn off automatic renewals for a domain. Use this to manually manage your renewal dates.
27 Capability
Disable dnssec
Turn off DNSSEC for a domain. Use this if you need to revert to standard DNS settings.
28 Capability
Disable whois privacy
Turn off WHOIS privacy settings. Use this only when specifically required for registration.

Capability set08 / 20

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

29 Capability
Download certificate
Save a certificate to your local machine. This lets you keep a copy of your SSL certs handy.
30 Capability
Enable auto renewal
Turn on automatic renewals for a domain. Ensure your domains never expire unexpectedly.
31 Capability
Enable dnssec
Turn on DNSSEC for a domain. Use this to add a layer of cryptographic security to your DNS.
32 Capability
Enable whois privacy
Turn on WHOIS privacy settings. Protect your personal information from public records.

Capability set09 / 20

33—36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

33 Capability
Get certificate private key
Retrieve the private key for a certificate. Use this for advanced SSL configurations.
34 Capability
Get certificate
View the details of a specific certificate. Check your SSL status and expiration dates.
35 Capability
Get contact
View details for a specific contact. See who is listed as the owner of your domain.
36 Capability
Get dnssec
Check the DNSSEC status for a domain. Verify that your cryptographic security is active.

Capability set10 / 20

37—40

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

37 Capability
Get domain delegation
See the name servers for a specific domain. Check where your domain is currently pointing.
38 Capability
Get domain prices
See the current pricing for domains. Check costs before you decide on a new registration.
39 Capability
Get domain
View all details for a specific domain. Get a full overview of your domain's current state.
40 Capability
Get ds record
View details for a specific DS record. Verify the records used for your DNSSEC setup.

Capability set11 / 20

41—44

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

41 Capability
Get email forward
View details for a specific email forward. Check which addresses are being redirected.
42 Capability
Get service
View information about a specific service. See what features are available in your account.
43 Capability
Get template
View details for a specific template. Review your saved configurations for reuse.
44 Capability
Get tld extended attributes
See extra details for a specific TLD. Get more info on top level domain restrictions.

Capability set12 / 20

45—48

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

45 Capability
Get tld
View information for a specific TLD. Check availability and details for any domain extension.
46 Capability
Get webhook
View details for a specific webhook. See where your DNS events are being sent.
47 Capability
Get whoami
See your current authentication details. Confirm which account your agent is currently using.
48 Capability
Get zone file
Download the full zone file for a zone. This is useful for auditing your entire DNS setup.

Capability set13 / 20

49—52

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

49 Capability
Get zone record
View details for a specific zone record. Check the data for a single DNS entry.
50 Capability
Issue letsencrypt certificate
Request a new Let's Encrypt certificate. Get your SSL certificates issued via natural language.
51 Capability
List accounts
See all accounts you have access to. Quickly switch between different organizational units.
52 Capability
List templates
See all templates in an account. View your library of saved DNS configurations.

Capability set14 / 20

53—56

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

53 Capability
List zone records
See all records currently in a zone. Get a complete list of your DNS entries in one view.
54 Capability
Order letsencrypt renewal
Request a renewal for a Let's Encrypt certificate. Keep your SSL valid without manual effort.
55 Capability
Register domain
Register a new domain name. Secure your brand with a new domain registration.
56 Capability
Reject push
Decline a pending domain push. Stop a domain transfer if it was initiated by mistake.

Capability set15 / 20

57—60

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

57 Capability
Renew domain
Renew an existing domain registration. Extend the life of your domain ownership.
58 Capability
Restore domain
Restore a deleted domain. Recover a domain that was recently removed from your account.
59 Capability
Transfer domain
Start moving a domain to another registrar. Initiate the process of moving your domain away.
60 Capability
Update contact
Edit the details of an existing contact. Keep your registration information up to date.

Capability set16 / 20

61—64

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

61 Capability
Update template
Edit an existing domain or record template. Modify your saved configurations for future use.
62 Capability
Update zone record
Edit an existing record in a zone. Update your DNS entries without leaving your workspace.
63 Capability
Change domain delegation
Update the name servers for a specific domain. Use this to point your domain to a new hosting provider.
64 Capability
Get zone
View details for a specific zone. Get the full configuration for a specific DNS area.

Capability set17 / 20

65—68

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

65 Capability
Initiate push
Start a domain push process. Begin the move from another registrar into your DNSimple account.
66 Capability
Issue letsencrypt renewal
Request a renewal for a Let's Encrypt certificate. Ensure your SSL remains active and valid.
67 Capability
List billing charges
View all charges for an account. Monitor your spending on domain and DNS services.
68 Capability
List certificates
See all certificates for a domain. View your current SSL status in one place.

Capability set18 / 20

69—71

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

69 Capability
List contacts
See all contacts in an account. Audit the people associated with your domains.
70 Capability
List domains
See all domains in an account. Get a full list of your domain portfolio.
71 Capability
List ds records
See all DS records for a domain. Verify your DNSSEC security configuration.

Capability set19 / 20

72—74

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

72 Capability
List email forwards
See all email forward rules for a domain. Manage your communication redirects easily.
73 Capability
List pending pushes
See all pending domain pushes. Track domains that are currently in the process of moving.
74 Capability
List services
See all available services. Explore the different DNSimple capabilities at your disposal.

Capability set20 / 20

75—77

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 77 available through DNSimple.

75 Capability
List webhooks
See all webhooks in an account. Manage your automated notifications and integrations.
76 Capability
List zones
See all zones in an account. Get a list of all your DNS zones in one view.
77 Capability
Order letsencrypt certificate
Order a new Let's Encrypt certificate. Get your SSL certificates issued via natural language.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask DNSimple to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use DNSimple from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it DNSimple, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable DNSimple for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the DNSimple URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable DNSimple in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnsimple": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using DNSimple

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DNSimple, help me...". 77 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnsimple": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using DNSimple

Ask Copilot: "Using DNSimple, help me...". 77 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnsimple": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using DNSimple

Open Cascade and ask: "Using DNSimple, help me...". 77 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnsimple": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using DNSimple

Ask Cline: "Using DNSimple, help me...". 77 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add dnsimple --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BqgHVZGbvoz2txK9gPMVLqZrzRyRaJRwKuHzCgX2/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using DNSimple

Ask Claude: "Using DNSimple, show me...". 77 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work DNSimple can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the person who manages dozens of domains and hates the friction of manual DNS updates. It's for the engineer who needs to automate infrastructure and the developer who just wants their email forwards to work without a dashboard headache.

01

DevOps Engineer

Automates domain provisioning and DNSSEC setups during deployment cycles.

02

Web Developer

Checks domain statuses and manages email forwards while staying in the code editor.

03

IT Administrator

Audits multiple organizational accounts and manages large-scale DNS records efficiently.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 18 capabilities

NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API)

Manage your domain portfolio, DNS records, and registrations directly through NameSilo's developer API.

02 8 capabilities

Porkbun

Manage domains and DNS records via Porkbun. list domains, update DNS, check pricing, and retrieve SSL certificates directly from your AI agent.

03 10 capabilities

Namecheap

Manage your domains, DNS records, SSL certificates and account. check domain availability and configure nameservers.

04 15 capabilities

NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API)

Manage DNS zones, records, and traffic steering via IBM NS1. Automate infrastructure directly from your AI agent.

05 14 capabilities

Gandi.net (Domain Registration & Hosting API)

Manage Gandi.net domains, DNS records, mailboxes, and hosting instances directly from your AI agent.

06 7 capabilities

Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API)

Manage your Anycast DNS infrastructure. list zones, configure records, and automate domain management directly through AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep DNSimple connected.

Before you connect

Questions about DNSimple.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What can the DNSimple MCP do for my domain management?

It lets you manage your domains, DNS records, and email forwarding using natural language. You can create new domains, update records, and handle DNSSEC settings directly through your AI agent.

How do I use DNSimple MCP to manage my DNS records?

You can ask your agent to create, update, or delete specific records in your zones. It handles the technical details of the DNSimple API so you don't have to navigate a dashboard.

Can the DNSimple MCP help with SSL certificates?

Yes, it can issue new Let's Encrypt certificates and handle renewals. You can manage your SSL lifecycle through your agent without switching tabs.

Can I use DNSimple MCP to manage multiple accounts?

Yes, it can list and identify all the accounts you have access to. This makes it easy to audit and manage domains across different organizational units.

Does the DNSimple MCP support email forwarding?

It does. You can create, list, and inspect email forward rules for your domains, making it easy to manage your communication flow.

Is the DNSimple MCP good for automating DNSSEC?

It's great for automation. You can quickly enable or disable DNSSEC and check the status of your domains to ensure your infrastructure stays secure.

How can I check if DNSSEC is enabled for a specific domain?

You can use the get_dnssec capability 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.

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