WhoisCL

Name: WhoisCL
Author: Nir Sofer

A Windows command-line utility that retrieves WHOIS records for registered domains.

By Nir Sofer

FreeProprietaryWindows Command line

Official websitenirsoft.net

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About WhoisCL

WhoisCL looks up a domain's WHOIS server based on its top-level domain, then retrieves the record. It supports generic and country-code domains and can use a specified server, a SOCKS proxy or an alternate server list.

The command-line output can be used for domain research or scripts. It requires an internet connection and supports WHOIS servers on port 43.

Strengths

Selects a WHOIS server based on the domain extension
Supports custom servers and SOCKS4 or SOCKS5 proxies
Offers command-line options for scripts

Limitations

Windows only
Requires an internet connection and WHOIS access on port 43

Details

Pricing: FreeFreeware from Nir Sofer.
License: Proprietary (Freeware)
Developer: Nir Sofer
Platforms: Windows, Command line
How it runs: Downloadable app
Works offline: No
Best suited for: Looking up domain registration records from the Windows command line
Categories: Network tools, CLI tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Scoop Nirsoft
Sources: nirsoft.net/utils/whoiscl.html

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