Perform DNS lookups, reverse DNS, WHOIS queries, and IP geolocation directly through an AI agent.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install lookup-dns
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 lookup-dns 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 suite of network diagnostic tools designed specifically for AI-driven workflows. By integrating this skill, agents can perform deep inspections of domain records, verify ownership via RDAP, and map IP addresses to physical locations through standardized Openclaw Skills interfaces.
This utility is essential for developers building agents that need to understand web infrastructure or troubleshoot connectivity issues. It bridges the gap between raw network protocols and the high-level reasoning of AI agents, providing clean, structured data for automated decision-making.
dns-lookup Use Cases
- Troubleshooting website accessibility issues or record propagation across global servers.
- Verifying domain ownership and registration details via WHOIS during security audits.
- Identifying the geographic location of server infrastructure for compliance or performance analysis.
- Automating network mapping and infrastructure discovery for DevOps workflows.
How dns-lookup Works
- The AI agent receives a request to analyze a specific domain name or IP address.
- The skill triggers a POST request to the specialized dns.agentutil.net API endpoints.
- The API processes the query by communicating with global DNS servers or RDAP databases.
- A structured JSON response is returned containing specific records, TTL values, and metadata.
- The agent parses this information to provide the user with answers or to trigger subsequent automated actions.
dns-lookup Setup
To use the dns-lookup functionality within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure your agent has access to the public API. No initial authentication is required for the free tier.
# Example of testing the DNS lookup endpoint manually
curl -X POST https://dns.agentutil.net/v1/lookup \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"domain": "example.com", "type": "MX"}'
For high-volume production use, you can integrate the x402 protocol for micro-payments using USDC on the Base network.
dns-lookup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its responses in a standardized format to ensure compatibility across different Openclaw Skills implementations.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| records | An array of objects containing record type, value, and TTL |
| domain | The target domain that was queried |
| query_type | The specific record type requested (e.g., A, AAAA, MX) |
| request_id | A unique identifier for tracking the specific request |
| service | The source URL of the API providing the data |
dns-lookup Advanced Features
- Support for a wide range of record types including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, and ANY.
- Built-in reverse DNS (PTR) capabilities for IP-to-hostname resolution.
- Integrated IP geolocation data to identify server regions and service providers.
- Pay-as-you-go scaling via the x402 protocol for enterprise-grade automation.
- Privacy-first approach with no data logging and IP-hashing for rate limits.
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