What is the key difference between Dns and HackTricks MCP Server?

Dns belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while HackTricks MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dns or HackTricks MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Dns and HackTricks MCP Server free or paid?

Dns operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). HackTricks MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dns lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. HackTricks MCP Server lists 3 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dns and HackTricks MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dns vs HackTricks MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dns and HackTricks MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Dns

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

HackTricks MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dns if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose HackTricks MCP Server if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dns when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: dns_lookup, dns_lookup_all, reverse_dns.

Explore Dns Details

Choose HackTricks MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: hacktricks_quick_lookup, search_hacktricks, get_hacktricks_outline.

Explore HackTricks MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dns Developer Tools	HackTricks MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	DNS MCP — DNS and network lookup tools	Search and query HackTricks pentesting documentation with quick lookup and section extraction
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dns Tools (3)

dns_lookup

Look up a specific DNS record type for a domain. Specify record type (e.g., 'A', 'MX', 'TXT', 'CNAME'). Returns records with TTLs and data values.

dns_lookup_all

Query all major DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME) for a domain in one call. Returns results grouped by type with TTLs and values.

reverse_dns

Find the hostname for an IP address via reverse DNS lookup. Returns the PTR record if available.

HackTricks MCP Server Tools (3)

hacktricks_quick_lookup

⚡ **One-shot exploitation lookup**. Searches, finds best page, and returns exploitation sections + code blocks in one call.

search_hacktricks

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Dns Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dns-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dns-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

HackTricks MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hacktricks-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "hacktricks-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dns is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, HackTricks MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Dns when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and HackTricks MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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