dnsx
Fast, multi-purpose DNS toolkit.
KaliParrotpassive
pkg: dnsx
dnsx resolves and validates domains at scale, supports many record types and DNS brute-forcing in pipelines.
Syntax
dnsx -l {domains} [flags]
Example
subfinder -d t.tld | dnsx -a -resp
Resolves discovered subdomains, showing their A records.
Advantages
- Very fast bulk resolution
- Wildcard filtering
Disadvantages
- DNS queries can be rate-limited
- CLI-only
Tags
#dns#recon
Official docs: dnsx ↗
Related commands
Frequently asked questions
What is dnsx used for?
dnsx resolves and validates domains at scale, supports many record types and DNS brute-forcing in pipelines.
What is an example dnsx command?
A common example is: subfinder -d t.tld | dnsx -a -resp — Resolves discovered subdomains, showing their A records.
Is dnsx part of Kali Linux?
Yes. dnsx ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install dnsx.
What category of security tool is dnsx?
dnsx is a Information Gathering tool with a passive-risk profile when run against a live target.
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