Auth0 MCP Server vs MCP Server Dns

A side-by-side look at the Auth0 MCP Server and MCP Server Dns MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Auth0 MCP Server logoAuth0 MCP ServerSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Auth0 MCP Server: Manage Auth0 applications, APIs, actions, logs, and forms using natural language51GoodAuth: not declaredMCP Server Dns logoMCP Server DnsSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)DNS lookups, reverse DNS, WHOIS, and domain availability checks. Zero auth, zero config.59GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Auth0 MCP Server for security work as a local process; choose MCP Server Dns for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Auth0 MCP Server logoChoose Auth0 MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
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MCP Server Dns logoChoose MCP Server Dns when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like dns_lookup, reverse_dns, resolve_all.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAuth0 MCP Server logoAuth0 MCP ServerMCP Server Dns logoMCP Server Dns
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal51/100 · Good59/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars1213
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listed5

Tools & capabilities

Auth0 MCP Server tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

MCP Server Dns tools 5

  • dns_lookupLook up DNS records for a domain. Returns A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, SRV, or PTR records.
  • reverse_dnsPerform a reverse DNS (PTR) lookup on an IP address.
  • resolve_allResolve all common DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME) for a domain in one call.
  • check_nameserversGet the nameserver (NS) records for a domain.
  • whoisQuery WHOIS data for a domain. Uses IANA and follows referrals to registrar WHOIS servers.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Auth0 MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "auth0-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@auth0/auth0-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Dns

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ofershap-mcp-server-dns": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-dns"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Auth0 MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server Dns belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Auth0 MCP Server for security work and MCP Server Dns for security.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Auth0 MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. MCP Server Dns is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add auth0-mcp-server and ofershap-mcp-server-dns as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Auth0 MCP Server has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 121 GitHub stars. MCP Server Dns has 59/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars.