Whois FAQs

Question 1

What is Whois MCP?

Accepted Answer

Whois MCP is a Java application that provides WHOIS lookup functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing users to query domain information via a standardized interface.

Question 2

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that allows applications to communicate with each other by sharing context information. Whois MCP uses it to provide WHOIS lookup services to MCP clients.

Question 3

What are the key features of Whois MCP?

Accepted Answer

Key features include domain validation and sanitization, caching of WHOIS server information, fallback to IANA WHOIS server, comprehensive error handling, and integration with the Model Context Protocol.

Question 4

Does Whois MCP cache WHOIS server information?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Whois MCP caches WHOIS server information based on domain extensions to improve performance and reduce unnecessary queries.

Question 5

How do I install and use Whois MCP?

Accepted Answer

You need Java 21+ and Maven 3.6+. Clone the repository, build with `mvn clean package`, and configure your MCP client (Claude or VSCode) with the provided configuration snippets.

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