Gandi LiveDNS FAQs

Question 1

What types of DNS operations can I perform with Gandi LiveDNS?

Accepted Answer

You can perform a full range of DNS operations including listing domains, listing/fetching/adding/updating/deleting DNS records, and managing Gandi server-side zone snapshots directly through its 8 dedicated MCP tools.

Question 2

How does Gandi LiveDNS integrate with Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Integration with Claude Code is straightforward: simply add a 'gandi' entry to your `mcpServers` configuration in `.mcp.json` or `~/.config/claude/mcp.json`, pointing to the `gandi-mcp` command. You can also configure auto-approval for its tools.

Question 3

How does Gandi LiveDNS ensure data safety during DNS changes?

Accepted Answer

For enhanced safety, Gandi LiveDNS automatically creates a timestamped local JSON backup of your entire DNS zone before any mutation (add, update, or delete) occurs, allowing for easy manual rollback if needed.

Question 4

Is the configuration for Gandi LiveDNS secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Gandi LiveDNS uses a single, secure JSON configuration file (`config.json`) with strict `0600` permissions, which prevents unauthorized access. It requires a Gandi Personal Access Token with minimal necessary scopes, eliminating the need for environment variables.

Question 5

What is Gandi LiveDNS?

Accepted Answer

Gandi LiveDNS is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to manage Gandi LiveDNS records, domains, and zone snapshots. It allows direct control from AI clients like Claude Code or any MCP-compatible application.

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