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Namecheap CLI

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Automate Namecheap domain and DNS operations.

Install Matrix

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Auth Guide

API Keydefault

Token refresh: Rotate Namecheap CLI token/credential in provider settings.

Step 1

Export required environment variables: NAMECHEAP_TOKEN

Command Map

Global Flags

--help (boolean) - Display command help and usage options.

Dns Domain Ops

namecheap login

Authenticate domain provider account

Output: Plain textdns-domain-opsasset-delivery

Example 1

Example 2

Known errors: Domain not found; Login flow interrupted; Token expired or missing scope

namecheap domains list

List managed domains

Output: JSONdns-domain-opsasset-delivery

Example 1

Example 2

Known errors: Resource not found for current context; DNS propagation delay; Provider auth failed

namecheap dns list

List DNS records

Output: JSONdns-domain-opsasset-delivery

Example 1

Example 2

Known errors: Resource not found for current context; DNS propagation delay; Provider auth failed

namecheap dns update

Update DNS record values

Output: Tabledns-domain-opsasset-delivery

Example 1

Example 2

Known errors: Domain not found; Project or environment not linked; Build/deploy operation failed on remote provider

namecheap whois

Inspect domain registration details

Output: Tabledns-domain-opsasset-delivery

Example 1

Example 2

Known errors: Domain not found; DNS propagation delay; Provider auth failed

Workflow Recipes

DNS & Domain Ops

Automate domain and DNS record management tasks.

1cloudflare

→

2namecheap

→

3dig

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Compatibility

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Requirements

Runtime: Standalone binary / package-managed CLI
Platforms: macOS, Linux (arm64, x86_64)
Approx. Size (estimated): ~29 MB

Permissions

Network: Yes
Filesystem: Read/Write
Credentials: NAMECHEAP_TOKEN
Ports: Not declared

Safe Execution

This CLI has broad system access. Recommended: run inside a container/sandbox.

Listing Stats

Queries/Week: 71.4
Trust Score: 75.0
Last Verified: 2/17/2026, 6:51:43 PM
Last Updated: 2/17/2026, 6:51:43 PM
Website: https://www.namecheap.com/support/api/intro/

Version Feed

Version: #1
ID: lv_namecheap_1
Updated: 2/17/2026, 6:51:43 PM
Changes: commands, auth, install

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