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How to Look Up DNS Records with Claude

Look up DNS records with Claude and ToolRouter. Query A, MX, TXT, and all DNS record types.

Claude turns DNS investigation into a deep, conversational security review where each finding leads naturally to the next check. Ask Claude to look up your records, chain that into an SSL verification, cross-reference with email authentication settings, and explain the security implications of every configuration detail it finds. Its analytical reasoning makes it ideal for thorough domain audits where understanding the "why" behind each record matters as much as seeing the data.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector

2Enter the details below and click Add

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the DNS Domain tool:

Ask Claude: "Look up all DNS records for example.com using dns-domain"
Claude runs lookup_dns and returns the complete DNS record set
Ask follow-up questions about specific records or potential issues

Example Prompt

Try this with Claude using the DNS Domain tool

Look up all DNS records for our domain example.com. Show me A, MX, TXT, CNAME, and NS records.

Tips

Ask Claude to explain what each record does if you are unfamiliar with DNS
Check MX records when troubleshooting email delivery issues
Look at TXT records to verify SPF, DKIM, and domain ownership entries

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