A networking utility that enables AI agents to perform DNS queries and reverse lookups using the industry-standard dig tool.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install dns-lookup
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install dns-lookup using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is DNS Lookup?
The DNS Lookup skill is a specialized networking tool integrated into the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, designed to provide AI agents with the ability to interface directly with the Domain Name System. By leveraging the dig utility from the bind-utils package, this skill allows for precise resolution of hostnames to IP addresses, verification of DNS record propagation, and infrastructure auditing. It is a fundamental component for agents tasked with network troubleshooting, service discovery, or web development workflows.
Built for reliability and speed, this skill ensures that Openclaw Skills can access real-time network data. Whether you are validating a new domain configuration or identifying the origin of an IP address through reverse lookup, this tool provides the raw technical data needed for informed decision-making within an automated environment.
DNS Lookup Use Cases
- Resolving standard A records to map domain names to IPv4 addresses.
- Querying AAAA records for modern IPv6 networking requirements.
- Performing reverse lookups to identify hostnames from specific IP addresses.
- Conducting full DNS audits using the ANY record query to see all available resource records.
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues and verifying DNS propagation across global name servers.
How DNS Lookup Works
- The AI agent identifies a networking task requiring domain resolution or IP identification.
- The skill triggers a system call to the dig binary with specific arguments based on the user's intent.
- The DNS query is sent to the configured resolver, fetching the requested resource records.
- The output is filtered (often using the +short flag) to provide clean, actionable data back to the agent.
- The agent processes the resolution result to continue the broader development or DevOps workflow.
DNS Lookup Setup
To enable DNS resolution in your Openclaw Skills environment, you must install the bind-utils package which provides the dig binary. Use the following command on supported systems:
sudo dnf install bind-utils
Ensure that the dig command is accessible in your system's PATH so the agent can execute lookups without permission errors.
DNS Lookup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The DNS Lookup skill handles data related to networking records. Below is the typical structure of information processed:
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Hostname | The target domain name (e.g., example.com) |
| IP Address | The resolved IPv4 or IPv6 address |
| Record Type | The specific DNS record type requested (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, etc.) |
| Query Flags | Optional parameters like +short for simplified output |
| Reverse PTR | The pointer record returned during reverse IP lookups |
DNS Lookup Advanced Features
- Support for reverse DNS lookups using the -x flag for deep network reconnaissance.
- Optimized for Openclaw Skills by using formatted flags to reduce unnecessary verbosity in agent logs.
- Ability to retrieve comprehensive DNS record sets for complex architectural analysis.
- Native integration with Linux-based DevOps environments via bind-utils compatibility.
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