API features

Eight essential DNS record types

Query A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SRV, and SOA records without combining multiple lookup tools.

Domains and webpage URLs

Submit a domain or HTTP(S) URL and receive records for its normalized hostname.

Email and ownership checks

Review MX and TXT records during mail setup, sender verification, and domain ownership validation.

Launch and migration validation

Confirm address, nameserver, alias, and authority records before or after a domain change.

Monitoring and incident diagnosis

Store structured DNS snapshots for scheduled checks, change detection, and operational investigations.

Service and security reviews

Inspect discovery records and domain configuration for missing, stale, or unexpected values.

API Document

HTTP Protocol:HTTPS

HTTP Method:GET

HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/dns-lookup

Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8

DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/websitetools/dns-lookup/demo

Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo

Postman Collection:Run in Postman

API Request Parameters

Name	Type	Is Required	Default Value	Remark
appkey	string	true	YOUR_APPKEY	API key used to authenticate the request.
domain	string	true	https://gugudata.io/docs	Domain name or HTTP(S) URL to inspect. Paths, case, trailing dots, and internationalized domain names are normalized. IP addresses and other URL schemes are rejected.

API Response Parameters

Name	Type	Remark
dataStatus.requestParameter	string	Privacy-safe summary of the normalized request.
dataStatus.statusCode	integer	Application-level status code.
dataStatus.status	string	Application-level result status.
dataStatus.statusDescription	string	Human-readable application status message.
dataStatus.responseDateTime	string	Time at which the response was generated.
dataStatus.dataTotalCount	integer	Number of matching or returned records for this request.
data.*	array<object>	Dynamic record groups for A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SRV, and SOA. Groups with no records are omitted; NXDOMAIN returns an empty data object.
data.*.domain	string	Normalized owner name for the DNS record.
data.*.ttl	string	Time to live reported for the DNS record.
data.*.class	string	DNS class for the record, such as IN.
data.*.type	string	Record type matching its containing group.
data.*.value	string	Complete record value. MX, SRV, and SOA include all fields, and multipart TXT values are joined into one string.

API Response Status Codes

Status Code	Explanation of Status Code	Remarks
200	Request processed successfully.	Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`.
400	Invalid request parameters or request format.	Check required fields, data types, and request body format.
401	Missing or unknown application key.	Provide a valid `appkey` with the request.
403	The application key is recognized but access is not allowed.	The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API.
429	Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded.	Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue.
500	Internal service error.	Retry later or contact support if the error persists.

Remote MCP

AI client access

Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP

Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.

Endpoint https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp

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Generic MCP configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gugudata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
      "transportType": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Code Snippets

Run in Postman Open LLM Page

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about request limits, trials, renewal, and cancellation.

What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?

It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.

Is total paid usage limited?

There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.

How does the free trial work?

Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.

How do renewal and cancellation work?

The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.

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