afrinic_whois_query
Query the AfriNIC WHOIS database to retrieve complete object information in RPSL format for domains, IP addresses, or ASNs in the African region. Provides full administrative data and detailed records for network analysis.
Instructions
Perform raw WHOIS queries against the AfriNIC database to get complete object information in RPSL format. This tool is specifically for the AfriNIC RIR (African region). Use ONLY when you need full object details or administrative data from AfriNIC. DO NOT use for contact information - use afrinic_contact_card for abuse, NOC, admin, or tech contacts. This returns raw AfriNIC database records with all attributes for detailed analysis.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | The domain name, IP address, ASN, or other identifier to query via AfriNIC WHOIS. Examples: 'example.com', '196.216.2.0', 'AS37611', '2001:43f8::', 'AA1-AFRINIC'. Returns complete object details from the AfriNIC database. | |
| flags | No | Optional WHOIS flags to modify the query behavior. Common AfriNIC flags: ['-r'] for raw output (no filtering), ['-B'] for brief output, ['-T', 'person'] to limit object types. Use empty list [] or null for default query. |