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Research IP Address Ownership

Identify the organization, ISP, and network behind any IP address for security research and due diligence.

Quick answer: Use the IP Geolocation tool through ToolRouter to research ip address ownership directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.

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When you encounter an unfamiliar IP address -- in server logs, email headers, or security alerts -- the first question is always "who owns this?" IP geolocation answers that by returning the ISP, organization, and network details behind any IP address.

The lookup skill provides the autonomous system number (ASN), ISP name, organization, and geographic location for any IP. This is faster and more accessible than raw WHOIS queries, and the results are structured for immediate analysis.

Security researchers use this to trace attack origins. Sales teams use it to identify which companies are visiting their website. IT teams use it to verify that third-party services are operating from expected networks. The ownership data transforms an opaque number into an actionable identity.

How to research ip address ownership with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw

Claude digs deep into IP ownership, correlating ISP names with ASN numbers, network ranges, and organizational details. It compares ownership across multiple IPs to find patterns, identifies whether traffic originates from corporate networks or cloud infrastructure, and explains the significance of each finding for your security investigation.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouter
URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
3Let Claude set you up Open Claude

How to research ip address ownership with Claude

Once connected (see setup above), use the IP Geolocation tool:

  1. Ask Claude: "Look up who owns this IP address using ip-geolocation" and provide the IP
  2. Claude returns the ISP, organization, ASN, and location
  3. Ask: "Is this a residential ISP, cloud provider, or corporate network?"
  4. Use the ownership data for your research or security investigation

Example prompt for Claude

Try this with Claude using the IP Geolocation tool
Who owns the IP address 104.26.10.78? I need the ISP, organization, ASN, and whether this is a hosting provider or corporate network.

Tips for Claude

  • ASN data helps identify the network operator even when organization names are generic
  • Cloud provider IPs typically belong to AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar services
  • Combine with reverse DNS for additional ownership clues

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I research ip address ownership with an AI assistant?

Identify the organization, ISP, and network behind any IP address for security research and due diligence. Connect the IP Geolocation tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Look up who owns this IP address using ip-geolocation" and provide the IP Claude returns the ISP, organization, ASN, and location

Which AI assistants can research ip address ownership?

Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all research ip address ownership using the IP Geolocation tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.

What does the IP Geolocation tool do?

Look up geographic locations, ISP details, and ownership information for IP addresses. Supports single and bulk lookups.

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