# Dns Lookup

> Resolve hostnames to IP addresses using the `dig` command from bind-utils, including A, AAAA, ANY, and reverse lookups.

- Skill: `luokai0/dns-lookup` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add luokai0/dns-lookup`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/luokai0/dns-lookup/raw
- Safety review: CAUTION (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Tags: Bind Utils, Dig, Dns, Hostname Resolution, Ip Address
- Author: luokai0 (https://skillmd.com/u/luokai0)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/luokai0/dns-lookup

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# DNS Lookup Skill

Resolve hostnames to IP addresses using `dig`. Provided by the `bind-utils` package.

## Basic Lookup

Resolve A records for a hostname:

```bash
dig example.com A +short
```

## IPv6 Lookup

Resolve AAAA records:

```bash
dig example.com AAAA +short
```

## Full DNS Record

Get the full DNS response with authority and additional sections:

```bash
dig example.com ANY
```

## Reverse Lookup

Find the hostname for an IP address:

```bash
dig -x 93.184.216.34 +short
```

## Install

```bash
sudo dnf install bind-utils
```