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How to Look Up DNS Records with OpenClaw

DNS record lookup with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Query domain records instantly.

OpenClaw automates DNS monitoring into a systematic scanning workflow that covers records, SSL certificates, and email authentication in one sweep. Run comprehensive domain audits across all your production domains in a single session, compare current configurations against your documented baselines, and detect drift or unauthorized changes. Its batch approach is ideal for organizations managing dozens of domains that need regular infrastructure health checks.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI

npm install -g toolrouter-mcp

2Call tools directly from OpenClaw

toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools

Steps

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

Ask OpenClaw: "Look up DNS records for example.com"
OpenClaw returns the complete set of DNS records
Ask about specific record types or configuration issues

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the DNS Domain tool

Query all DNS records for example.com. I want to see A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, and NS records.

Tips

Check DNS records as the first step when diagnosing connectivity issues
Compare records against your expected configuration
Look for stale records pointing to decommissioned servers

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