Namecheap Domains MCP for Cursor

A Cursor MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for Namecheap Domains API that allows you to check domain availability, get pricing information, and register domains directly through the Cursor AI interface.

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⚠️ Important Security Warning ⚠️

This tool uses the Namecheap live API by default and can make REAL purchases that will charge your Namecheap account. Always double-check domain registration commands before confirming purchases.

Features

• ✅ Domain Availability Checking: Quickly check if a domain name is available
• ✅ TLD Pricing Information: Get detailed pricing for domain registration, renewal, and transfers
• ✅ Domain Registration: Register domains with your Namecheap account
• ✅ WhoisGuard Support: Enable/disable WhoisGuard privacy protection
• ✅ Custom Nameservers: Specify custom nameservers during registration

Prerequisites

• Node.js v16 or higher
• Cursor AI IDE
• A Namecheap account with API access enabled
• Namecheap API Key (can be obtained from your Namecheap account)

Namecheap API Account Requirements

To use the Namecheap API, your account must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have at least 20 domains under your account
• Have at least $50 on your account balance
• Have at least $50 spent within the last 2 years

Additionally, you need to:

• Whitelist the IP address(es) from which you’ll access the API
• Enable API access in your Namecheap account settings
• Generate an API key from your Namecheap dashboard

For more details, see the Namecheap API FAQ.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/namecheap-domains-mcp.git
cd namecheap-domains-mcp

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Create environment configuration

Copy the example environment file and edit it with your Namecheap API credentials:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and add your Namecheap credentials:

NAMECHEAP_USERNAME=your_username
NAMECHEAP_API_KEY=your_api_key
NODE_ENV=production  # Use 'sandbox' for testing without real purchases

4. Create a registrant profile

Copy the example registrant profile and customize it with your information:

cp registrant-profile.example.json registrant-profile.json

Edit registrant-profile.json with your contact details that will be used for domain registrations.

5. Build the project

npm run build