What is the key difference between Dns Cache and DomScan?

Dns Cache belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while DomScan belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dns Cache or DomScan 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 Cache and DomScan free or paid?

Dns Cache operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). DomScan operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dns Cache lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. DomScan lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dns Cache and DomScan 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 Cache vs DomScan

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dns Cache and DomScan 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 Cache

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

DomScan

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dns Cache if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose DomScan 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 Cache 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).

Explore Dns Cache Details

Choose DomScan 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).

Explore DomScan Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dns Cache Developer Tools	DomScan Developer Tools
Summary	DNS/WHOIS/SSL/geo-IP cache MCP server for AI agents.	Domain intelligence for DNS, WHOIS/RDAP, TLS, reputation, valuation, and brand protection.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dns Cache Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

DomScan Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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 Cache Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dns-cache": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@weiseer/dns-cache-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

DomScan Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "domscan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://domscan.net/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer ${DOMSCAN_API_KEY}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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