Namecheap Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage DNS records and domain registrations through your AI client.
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Why people use Namecheap
Namecheap for Automating DNS Record Updates
This Connector changes that by letting you describe the change to your agent. You just tell it the new IP and the agent handles the set_dns_hosts command to update your records accurately.
What Vinkius changes
You get to manage your entire domain infrastructure through a chat interface instead of a web dashboard.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Moving a site to a new host
A developer needs to point a site to a new server.
- Real-world use case 02
Domain availability research
An investor wants to know if a specific name is free.
- Real-world use case 03
SSL certificate audit
A sysadmin needs to know which certificates are active.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Namecheap capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Namecheap.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Namecheap.
- 01 Capability
Get ssl info
Get the specific details for a single SSL certificate.
- 02 Capability
Get balance
Check your current available account balance in USD.
- 03 Capability
Check domain availability
See if a name is available for registration along with its premium status and pricing.
- 04 Capability
Get dns hosts
View all DNS records like A, CNAME, and MX for a domain.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Namecheap.
- 05 Capability
Get dns servers
Find the nameservers currently handling queries for a specific domain.
- 06 Capability
Get domain info
Pull detailed registration and WHOIS data for any domain in your account.
- 07 Capability
Get domain ns info
Get specific nameserver information for a domain.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Namecheap.
- 08 Capability
Get domains
List all your registered domains with IDs, expiration dates, and lock status.
- 09 Capability
Get ssl certs
See your SSL certificates, their types, and current activation status.
- 10 Capability
Set dns hosts
Replace all existing DNS records for a domain with a new set of records.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Namecheap to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Namecheap from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Namecheap for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Namecheap in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap
Ask Copilot: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap
Ask Cline: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add namecheap --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GW4moPweqwtO18QgkZAnt3M4SqQ8UPam8XwzSGqq/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 Namecheap
Ask Claude: "Using Namecheap, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Namecheap can move forward.
This is for the sysadmin tired of manual DNS entries, the dev needing to quickly check a domain's availability, and the investor tracking a large portfolio of assets.
Sysadmin
Updates DNS records and verifies nameserver settings during site migrations.
Domain Investor
Monitors expiration dates and lock statuses across a large portfolio of assets.
Web Developer
Checks domain availability and manages SSL certificates for new projects.
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Look up domain registration details, ownership information, and expiration dates with instant WHOIS queries at scale.
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Before you connect
Questions about Namecheap.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I update my DNS records using the Namecheap MCP?
Yes, you can use the capability to set new DNS hosts for any domain in your account. It replaces your existing records with the new ones you provide.
How do I check if a domain name is available?
Just ask your agent to check the availability of a specific name. It will tell you if it's open for registration and what the current pricing looks like.
Can the Namecheap MCP manage my SSL certificates?
It lets you browse and inspect your certificates. You can see their types, expiration dates, and whether they are currently active.
Does this Connector work with Cursor or Claude?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. You just connect it via Vinkius and start chatting.
Can I see my account balance?
You can ask the agent to check your available balance in USD. It pulls this data directly from your Namecheap account.
What happens when I update DNS records?
The capability replaces all existing records for that domain. You should always ask the agent to show you the current records first so you don't accidentally delete something important.
Is this Connector good for domain investors?
It's great for investors because it lets you quickly list all your domains and check their lock status and expiration dates in one place.
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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