whois
Intelligent WHOIS client
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TooluncategorizedredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
This package provides a commandline client for the WHOIS (RFC 3912) protocol, which queries online servers for information such as contact details for domains and IP address assignments. It can intelligently select the appropriate WHOIS server for most queries.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
See the official Kali tool page linked above for installation and usage details.
