mcp-dnstwistMCP server for dnstwist, a powerful DNS fuzzing tool that helps detect typosquatting, phishing, and corporate espionage.

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Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

DnStwist MCP Server provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the powerful DNS fuzzing tool, DnStwist, which helps detect typosquatting, phishing, and corporate espionage. It offers tools for analyzing domain permutations and identifying potentially malicious domains designed for seamless integration with MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop. The tool provides features such as domain fuzzing, registration check, DNS analysis, web presence, WHOIS data, and phishing detection, all with configurable settings for custom DNS servers and parallel processing, and support for output in json, csv, and list formats.

Key features

Domain Fuzzing
Registration Check
DNS Analysis
Web Presence capture
WHOIS Data retrieval
Phishing Detection

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: MCP Servers
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Use cases

Typosquatting Detection

Use mcp-dnstwist to generate domain permutations and identify potentially malicious domains that could be used for typosquatting attacks.

Phishing Investigation

Analyze domain permutations and web presence to detect phishing attempts and identify potential threats.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Powerful DNS fuzzing capabilities for detecting typosquatting and phishing
Seamless integration with MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop
Configurable with custom DNS servers and parallel processing options

Cons

Requires Node.js (v18 or later) and Docker for operation
May be subject to rate limits or blocking by DNS servers

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Q&A

Are there any limitations or cautions when running large scans?

The tool may hit rate limits or be blocked by DNS servers during extensive queries. Users should respect DNS server policies, limit scan size, and only test domains they own or have permission to analyze.

Asked by Katarzyna Zielinska · Nov 9, 2025

What output formats does the tool support, and can I customize DNS queries?

Results can be exported as JSON, CSV, or simple lists. The server also allows you to specify custom DNS servers and adjust parallel processing settings for faster or more controlled scans.

Asked by Salome Beridze · Oct 17, 2025

Can mcp-dnstwist be integrated with Claude Desktop or other MCP‑compatible tools?

Yes, the server is designed to work with MCP‑compatible applications like Claude Desktop. You add an entry to Claude’s configuration file pointing to the `mcp dnstwist` command or to the built script, enabling seamless domain‑fuzzing calls.

Asked by Dumisani Ndlovu · Oct 13, 2025

What runtime and environment are required to run the mcp-dnstwist server?

You need Node.js version 18 or later and Docker (Docker Desktop on macOS, Linux, or Windows). The server can be installed globally via npm or run from source inside a Docker container.

Asked by Olamide Fashola · Aug 6, 2025