Why This Matters
Quien introduces an advanced, user-friendly WHOIS lookup tool that integrates RDAP-first queries, comprehensive DNS and SSL/TLS information, and tech stack detection, streamlining domain and IP investigations for professionals and consumers alike. Its interactive TUI and scripting capabilities make it a versatile addition to the tech industry's toolkit, enhancing domain management and security analysis.
Key Takeaways
- RDAP-first approach with WHOIS fallback ensures broad TLD coverage and reliable data retrieval.
- Includes detailed tech stack detection, revealing underlying platforms and frameworks.
- Offers interactive and scriptable interfaces, simplifying complex domain and IP lookups.
quien
A better WHOIS lookup tool. Interactive TUI with tabbed views for WHOIS, DNS, mail, SSL/TLS, HTTP headers, and tech stack detection.
Install
brew tap retlehs/tap brew install retlehs/tap/quien
Or with Go:
go install github.com/retlehs/quien@latest
Usage
# Interactive prompt quien # Domain lookup (interactive TUI) quien example.com # IP address lookup quien 8.8.8.8 # JSON output quien --json example.com
Features
RDAP-first lookups with WHOIS fallback for broad TLD coverage
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