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Recipe4 APIs

DNS & Domain Intelligence

Managing domains and understanding their configuration is essential for web operations and security. This recipe combines DNS record lookup, WHOIS registration data, domain availability checking, and SSL certificate verification into a comprehensive domain intelligence toolkit.

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APIs in This Recipe

Each API is accessible with a single API key. Use them individually or combine them as shown in the code examples.

Sample Implementation

Copy this code to get started. It shows how to combine all 4 APIs in a single workflow.

// DNS & Domain Intelligence Recipe - JavaScript
const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.apiverve.com';

async function analyzeDomain(domain) {
  // Fetch all domain data in parallel
  const [dnsRes, whoisRes, sslRes] = await Promise.all([
    fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/dnslookup?domain=${domain}`, {
      headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
    }),
    fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/whoislookup?domain=${domain}`, {
      headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
    }),
    fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/sslchecker?domain=${domain}`, {
      headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
    })
  ]);

  const [dns, whois, ssl] = await Promise.all([
    dnsRes.json(),
    whoisRes.json(),
    sslRes.json()
  ]);

  return {
    domain,
    dns: {
      aRecords: dns.data?.A || [],
      mxRecords: dns.data?.MX || [],
      txtRecords: dns.data?.TXT || []
    },
    registration: {
      registrar: whois.data?.registrar,
      created: whois.data?.created,
      expires: whois.data?.expires,
      nameservers: whois.data?.nameservers
    },
    ssl: {
      valid: ssl.data?.valid,
      issuer: ssl.data?.issuer,
      expires: ssl.data?.expires,
      daysRemaining: ssl.data?.daysRemaining
    },
    alerts: generateAlerts(ssl.data, whois.data)
  };
}

function generateAlerts(ssl, whois) {
  const alerts = [];
  if (ssl?.daysRemaining < 30) alerts.push('SSL certificate expiring soon');
  if (whois?.expires) {
    const daysToExpiry = Math.floor((new Date(whois.expires) - new Date()) / 86400000);
    if (daysToExpiry < 60) alerts.push('Domain registration expiring soon');
  }
  return alerts;
}

// Usage
const info = await analyzeDomain('example.com');
console.log(`DNS A Records: ${info.dns.aRecords.join(', ')}`);
console.log(`SSL Valid: ${info.ssl.valid}`);

Common Use Cases

See how developers are using the DNS & Domain Intelligence recipe in production.

Domain Management

Monitor your domain portfolio for expiring registrations and SSL certificates.

Security Audits

Verify DNS configuration and SSL setup for security compliance.

Domain Research

Research domains before purchase to understand their history and current status.

Monitoring Alerts

Set up automated alerts for expiring certificates and domain registrations.

Why Use This Recipe?

Combining these APIs gives you a complete solution that would take weeks to build from scratch.

Complete DNS record lookup (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME)
WHOIS data including registrar and expiration
Real-time domain availability checking
SSL certificate validation and expiry alerts
Identify configuration issues before they cause problems

4APIs Combined

1API Key Needed

<5minTo Implement

How It Works

Follow these steps to implement the DNS & Domain Intelligence recipe in your application.

Enter Domain

Provide the domain name you want to analyze.

Fetch DNS Records

Retrieve all DNS records for the domain.

Get Registration Info

Look up WHOIS data for ownership and expiration details.

Verify SSL

Check SSL certificate status and validity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the DNS & Domain Intelligence recipe

What DNS record types are returned?

We return A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, and SOA records when available.

Is WHOIS data always available?

Some registrars use privacy protection services that hide contact details, but registration dates and nameservers are usually available.

How accurate is domain availability?

We query registries in real-time for accurate availability status. Premium domains may show as available but have higher pricing.

How often should I check SSL certificates?

We recommend weekly checks for production domains to ensure you have adequate time to renew before expiration.

Ready to Build?

Get started with the DNS & Domain Intelligence recipe today. One API key gives you access to all 4 APIs.

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