IPInfo FAQs

Question 1

What is the IPInfo tool used for?

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The IPInfo tool provides comprehensive IP address details, Autonomous System Number (ASN) information, company affiliations, privacy detection (VPN, proxy, Tor), and WHOIS lookups. It's designed for security, testing, and data enrichment purposes.

Question 2

What types of IP data can I access with IPInfo?

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You can retrieve a wide range of IP data including geolocation (city, country, region, coordinates), postal code, timezone, hostname, organization (ASN), company details, mobile carrier info, hosted domains, and privacy flags (VPN, proxy, Tor, hosting).

Question 3

How does IPInfo ensure data accuracy and ease of integration?

Accepted Answer

IPInfo implements the complete OpenAPI specification, offering strongly-typed API responses using Pydantic models. This ensures type safety, reduces errors, and simplifies integration into Python applications while guaranteeing comprehensive coverage of all API endpoints.

Question 4

Can I integrate IPInfo into my existing projects or platforms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IPInfo can be run as a standalone MCP server, configured for integration with platforms like Claude Code, and offers a direct Python API client for programmatic use, making it highly flexible for various development environments.

Question 5

What are the main benefits of using IPInfo for security and testing?

Accepted Answer

IPInfo empowers security professionals and testers with detailed insights for threat intelligence, abuse detection (via abuse contact info), network analysis, user location validation, and understanding the infrastructure behind IP addresses, enhancing overall security posture and testing capabilities.

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