domain_analytics_whois_overview

This endpoint will provide you with Whois data enriched with backlink stats, and ranking and traffic info from organic and paid search results. Using this endpoint you will be able to get all these data for the domains matching the parameters you specify in the request

Server Dataforseo dataforseo-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 50 required

What domain_analytics_whois_overview does on Dataforseo

AI agents call domain_analytics_whois_overview to retrieve information from Dataforseo without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
limit number the maximum number of returned domains
offset number offset in the results array of returned businesses optional field default value: 0 if you specify the 10 value, the first ten entities in the results array will
filters array Array-based filter expression. A single condition is a 3-element array: [field, operator, value]. Combine conditions with ["and"|"or"] between them: [condition,
order_by array results sorting rules optional field you can use the same values as in the filters array to sort the results possible sorting types: asc – results will be sorte
is_claimed boolean indicates whether the business is verified by its owner on Google Maps

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why domain_analytics_whois_overview needs a policy

This is a data retrieval endpoint that aggregates publicly available domain information (Whois records, backlink statistics, search ranking and traffic metrics). It performs no side effects, creates no resources, executes no code, and modifies nothing. The blast radius of misuse is low since the data returned is non-sensitive domain analytics that are typically public or semi-public in nature.

From the tool's definition The tool 'will provide you with Whois data enriched with backlink stats, and ranking and traffic info' — it retrieves and queries existing data (whois, backlinks, rankings, traffic information) with no indication of modification, deletion, or execution…

Questions about domain_analytics_whois_overview

What does the domain_analytics_whois_overview tool do? +

This endpoint will provide you with Whois data enriched with backlink stats, and ranking and traffic info from organic and paid search results. Using this endpoint you will be able to get all these data for the domains matching the parameters you specify in the request. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataforseo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does domain_analytics_whois_overview accept? +

domain_analytics_whois_overview accepts 5 parameters: limit, offset, filters, order_by, is_claimed. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on domain_analytics_whois_overview? +

Register the Dataforseo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for domain_analytics_whois_overview: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Dataforseo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is domain_analytics_whois_overview? +

domain_analytics_whois_overview is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit domain_analytics_whois_overview? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the domain_analytics_whois_overview rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block domain_analytics_whois_overview completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for domain_analytics_whois_overview. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides domain_analytics_whois_overview? +

domain_analytics_whois_overview is provided by the Dataforseo MCP server (dataforseo-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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