# DNS Lookup - Bulk A/MX/NS/TXT Records ($0.10/100) (`pink_comic/dns-lookup-records`) Actor MCP server and API for DNS record lookups. Gives AI assistants access to A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, and SRV records. Bulk domain DNS research for email deliverability, security audits, and DNS migration. Process 10K+ domains per run. - **URL**: https://apify.com/pink\_comic/dns-lookup-records.md - **Developed by:** [Ava Torres](https://apify.com/pink_comic) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Integrations, Developer tools - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## DNS Lookup - Bulk A/MX/NS/TXT Records Look up DNS records for any domain in bulk. Returns **A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, and SRV records** in a single structured output. ### What it does For each domain you provide, this actor queries all major DNS record types and returns them in a clean, structured format. Perfect for: - **Email deliverability audits** — check MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records - **Security assessments** — enumerate DNS infrastructure, find misconfigurations - **Domain research** — bulk-analyze thousands of domains at once - **DNS migration** — compare records before and after provider changes - **Infrastructure monitoring** — track DNS changes over time ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `domains` | Array of strings | List of domains to look up (e.g., `google.com`, `github.com`) | | `recordTypes` | Array of strings | Optional. Specific record types to query (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SRV). Leave empty for all. | | `maxResults` | Integer | Maximum domains to process (default: 100, max: 10,000) | ### Output Each domain returns a structured record with: ```json { "domain": "google.com", "aRecords": ["142.250.80.46"], "aaaaRecords": ["2607:f8b0:4004:800::200e"], "mxRecords": [{"host": "smtp.google.com", "priority": 10}], "nsRecords": ["ns1.google.com", "ns2.google.com"], "txtRecords": ["v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"], "cnameRecords": [], "srvRecords": [], "lookupTimeMs": 45 } ```` ### Use cases #### Email deliverability check Set `recordTypes` to `["MX", "TXT"]` to quickly audit SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records across your domain portfolio. #### Security audit Query all record types to enumerate the full DNS footprint of target domains — find forgotten subdomains, misconfigured mail servers, and exposed services. #### Bulk domain analysis Provide up to 10,000 domains and get complete DNS profiles in minutes. Export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. ### Pricing $0.10 per 1,000 domains looked up. Each domain lookup includes all requested record types. ### Integration This actor works with the Apify API, CLI, and SDKs (Python, JavaScript, Go). Results can be exported or piped to other actors. # Actor input Schema ## `domains` (type: `array`): List of domain names to look up. Enter one domain per line (e.g., google.com, github.com). Returns A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, and SRV records. ## `recordTypes` (type: `array`): DNS record types to query. Leave empty for all types (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, SRV). ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of domains to look up. Use this to control costs. ## Actor input object example ```json { "domains": [ "google.com", "github.com", "openai.com" ], "recordTypes": [], "maxResults": 100 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "domains": [ "google.com", "github.com", "openai.com" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("pink_comic/dns-lookup-records").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "domains": [ "google.com", "github.com", "openai.com", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("pink_comic/dns-lookup-records").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "domains": [ "google.com", "github.com", "openai.com" ] }' | apify call pink_comic/dns-lookup-records --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=pink_comic/dns-lookup-records", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "DNS Lookup - Bulk A/MX/NS/TXT Records ($0.10/100)", "description": "MCP server and API for DNS record lookups. Gives AI assistants access to A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, and SRV records. Bulk domain DNS research for email deliverability, security audits, and DNS migration. Process 10K+ domains per run.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "aijgGBms2W5XaUrNU" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/pink_comic~dns-lookup-records/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-pink_comic-dns-lookup-records", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/pink_comic~dns-lookup-records/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-pink_comic-dns-lookup-records", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/pink_comic~dns-lookup-records/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-pink_comic-dns-lookup-records", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "domains" ], "properties": { "domains": { "title": "Domains", "type": "array", "description": "List of domain names to look up. Enter one domain per line (e.g., google.com, github.com). Returns A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, and SRV records.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "recordTypes": { "title": "Record Types", "type": "array", "description": "DNS record types to query. Leave empty for all types (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, SRV).", "default": [], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 10000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of domains to look up. Use this to control costs.", "default": 100 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```