A specialized skill for performing deep DNS record queries, propagation checks, and WHOIS lookups using standard CLI utilities.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install dns-resolver
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-resolver using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is DNS Lookup?
The DNS Lookup skill provides a robust interface for AI agents to interact with the Domain Name System. It serves as a vital component for developers managing infrastructure, allowing for real-time verification of DNS changes and configuration accuracy. By integrating this capability into Openclaw Skills, users can automate the tedious process of checking multiple record types and verifying global consistency across different nameservers.
This tool is designed to provide high-fidelity networking data without the need for external API subscriptions. It relies on battle-tested system utilities to fetch records directly from authoritative and recursive nameservers, making it an indispensable part of any Openclaw Skills collection for devops and systems administration.
DNS Lookup Use Cases
- Troubleshooting DNS propagation delays during domain migrations.
- Auditing MX and TXT records for email security and deliverability.
- Identifying the host of a specific IP address via reverse DNS lookup.
- Gathering domain registration information through WHOIS queries.
How DNS Lookup Works
- The AI agent identifies the specific DNS record type or domain query requested by the user.
- The skill executes the dig or nslookup command to fetch records from the default or specified nameservers.
- For propagation verification, the skill compares responses from multiple public DNS resolvers like Google (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).
- If domain ownership info is requested, the whois utility is invoked.
- The gathered data is formatted into a readable summary for the user within the Openclaw Skills environment.
DNS Lookup Setup
To use this skill, ensure your environment has DNS utilities installed. No external API keys are required as it uses standard networking protocols.
# Install on Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dnsutils whois
# Install on macOS
brew install bind
DNS Lookup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill processes and returns data structured by record type and source nameserver. Key components include:
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Record Map | A list of A, MX, CNAME, and TXT values returned |
| Resolver Metadata | Information on which DNS server provided the answer |
| TTL Values | Time-to-live data for understanding caching behavior |
| Registration Details | Parsed WHOIS output for domain status and expiry |
DNS Lookup Advanced Features
- Global propagation checking across multiple public resolvers simultaneously.
- Detailed PTR record resolution for comprehensive network diagnostics.
- Support for querying ANY record types to see all available zone data.
- Integration with wider Openclaw Skills workflows for automated server provisioning and validation.
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