Hetzner DNS MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Hetzner DNS in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add hetzner-dns -e HETZNER_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y hetzner-dns-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hetzner-dns": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hetzner-dns-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HETZNER_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add hetzner-dns -e HETZNER_API_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HETZNER_API_TOKEN ghcr.io/ni-c/hetzner-dns-mcp:0.6.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hetzner-dns": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "HETZNER_API_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/hetzner-dns-mcp:0.6.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HETZNER_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Hetzner DNS MCP server do?

Manage Hetzner DNS zones and records via the Hetzner Cloud API: RRSet CRUD, zonefile import/export, TTL and protection changes, and nameservers.

Is the Hetzner DNS MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Hetzner DNS run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Hetzner DNS to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add hetzner-dns -e HETZNER_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y hetzner-dns-mcp

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