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slyke/mcp-technitium-dns

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9JavaScriptAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 3/5Setup · moderate

TLDR

A safety focused MCP server that lets an AI assistant query and manage a Technitium DNS Server without ever seeing its real credentials.

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  root((technitium dns mcp))
    What it does
      Query DNS server
      Manage DNS records
      Safe token relay
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Node.js
      Docker
      Kubernetes
    Use cases
      Read only lookups
      Create DNS records
      Confirm destructive actions
      Audit logging
    Audience
      Network admins
      DevOps engineers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Let an AI assistant look up DNS zones, records, and server statistics in read only mode.

USE CASE 2

Allow a trusted automation user to create or update DNS records like A and MX entries.

USE CASE 3

Restrict destructive DNS actions behind explicit confirmation and stricter rate limits.

USE CASE 4

Deploy the server via Docker or Kubernetes with audit logging turned on for troubleshooting.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptNode.jsDockerKubernetesMCP

How does it compare?

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2025-09-02
MaintenanceQuiet
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity3/53/53/5
Audienceops devopsdeveloperops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Needs a running Technitium DNS Server plus a dedicated API token and bearer tokens configured before use.

In plain English

This project is a server that lets an AI assistant query and manage a Technitium DNS Server, which is a piece of software that handles domain name lookups for a network. The server acts as a safe go between: the AI client authenticates to this server with its own token, and this server separately authenticates to Technitium with a Technitium API token, so the AI never sees the real Technitium credentials. The tools for creating DNS records use clearly named, checked inputs. For example, adding an A record needs an IP address and a time to live value, while adding an MX record needs a mail server address and a priority number. The project takes safety seriously: it can be set to read only mode so it only reports information and cannot change anything, write actions need a separate token with write permission, and any destructive action needs an explicit confirmation flag before it runs. Every call is also rate limited, with stricter limits on destructive actions. Setup involves creating a dedicated Technitium user just for this automation, giving it only the permissions it actually needs, and generating an API token for it. That token, along with bearer tokens for the AI clients, gets stored in a configuration file or environment variables. The project defaults to HTTPS connections and will generate a self signed certificate automatically if none is provided. All activity is written to an audit log, with sensitive values like tokens and passwords stripped out before anything is recorded. The README includes instructions for running the server directly, through Docker, or as a Kubernetes deployment, along with an example configuration for connecting it to a tool called Codex. It is written in JavaScript.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me all the DNS zones and records managed by my Technitium server in read only mode.
Prompt 2
Walk me through creating a dedicated Technitium user and API token for this MCP server.
Prompt 3
Help me set up this server with Docker so it only allows read only DNS queries.
Prompt 4
Explain how this server keeps my real Technitium credentials hidden from the AI client.
Prompt 5
Add an A record for my domain with a specific IP address and TTL using this tool.

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-technitium-dns?

A safety focused MCP server that lets an AI assistant query and manage a Technitium DNS Server without ever seeing its real credentials.

What language is mcp-technitium-dns written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Node.js, Docker.

How hard is mcp-technitium-dns to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is mcp-technitium-dns for?

Mainly ops devops.

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