Manage domains, DNS records, nameservers, registration, and pricing through the Namecheap API.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-namecheap list all my domains"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Comprehensive MCP server for the Namecheap API. Manage domains, DNS records, nameservers, registration, and pricing — all from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client.
Tool | Description |
| List all domains in your account |
| Detailed info: owner, status, dates, DNS |
| Check domain availability (bulk) |
| Get DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT...) |
| Set DNS records (replaces all existing) |
| Get current nameservers |
| Set custom nameservers |
| Reset to Namecheap DNS |
| Register (purchase) a domain |
| Get TLD pricing (registration/renewal/transfer) |
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Log in to Namecheap
Go to Profile → Tools → API Access
Enable API access and whitelist your IP address
Copy your API key
git clone https://github.com/jarupai/mcp-namecheap.git
cd mcp-namecheap
npm install
npm run buildAdd to your Claude Code MCP settings (~/.claude/settings.json or project .claude/settings.local.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-namecheap/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"NAMECHEAP_API_USER": "your_username",
"NAMECHEAP_API_KEY": "your_api_key",
"NAMECHEAP_USERNAME": "your_username"
}
}
}
}Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"namecheap": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-namecheap/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"NAMECHEAP_API_USER": "your_username",
"NAMECHEAP_API_KEY": "your_api_key",
"NAMECHEAP_USERNAME": "your_username"
}
}
}
}Variable | Required | Description |
| Yes | API username |
| Yes | API key |
| Yes | Account username |
| No | Whitelisted IP (auto-detected if not set) |
| No | Set |
List your domains:
"Show me all my Namecheap domains"
Check availability:
"Is coolstartup.ai available?"
Manage DNS:
"Add a CNAME record for api.mysite.com pointing to myapp.railway.app"
Get pricing:
"How much does a .app domain cost?"
Register a domain:
"Register example.com for 1 year"
namecheap_set_dns_hosts replaces all records. Always read existing records first with namecheap_get_dns_hosts, modify the list, then set them all back.
namecheap_register_domain will charge your account. The AI will confirm before executing.
IP auto-detection uses public services (ipify.org, ip.sb, ifconfig.me). Set NAMECHEAP_CLIENT_IP manually if your IP is static.
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Check if one or more domains are available for registration. Returns availability and premium pricing.
Inputs: domains (required).
Get all DNS host records for a domain (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, CAA).
Inputs: domain (required).
Get detailed info about a domain: owner, status, creation/expiry dates, DNS provider, nameservers.
Inputs: domain (required).
Get current nameservers for a domain and whether it uses Namecheap DNS or custom nameservers.
Inputs: domain (required).
Get pricing for a TLD (.com, .net, .app, etc.) — registration, renewal, and transfer costs for different year periods.
Inputs: tld (required).
List all domains in your Namecheap account with details: expiration, auto-renew, lock status, DNS provider.
Inputs: page, pageSize.
Register (purchase) a new domain name. Requires contact information as parameters. This will charge your Namecheap account.
Inputs: city (required), email (required), phone (required), domain (required), +9 more.
Reset a domain to use Namecheap default nameservers. Use this to switch back from custom nameservers.
Inputs: domain (required).
Set DNS host records for a domain. WARNING: This REPLACES all existing records. Always get current records first, modify them, and set the full list back.
Inputs: hosts (required), domain (required).
Set custom nameservers for a domain (e.g. Cloudflare, AWS Route53). This switches the domain away from Namecheap DNS.
Inputs: domain (required), nameservers (required).
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Scored across 10 tools
Each tool targets a distinct aspect of domain management: listing, info, availability, DNS records, nameservers, pricing, and registration. While set_nameservers and set_default_nameservers are related, their descriptions clearly distinguish custom vs. default, preventing misselection.
All tools follow the namecheap_<verb>_<object> pattern consistently. Verbs (list, get, check, set, register) are used predictably, and there is no mixed casing or stray naming.
With 10 tools, the server covers the core domain management workflows (query, purchase, DNS, nameservers, pricing) without unnecessary bloat. Each tool addresses a real need and earns its place.
The tool set lacks key domain lifecycle operations such as renewal, transfer, and contact updates. While DNS and nameserver management are well covered, this gap will cause agent failures for expiration-related tasks.
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