Porkbun DNS Management

Manage DNS records and domains on Porkbun via their REST API v3.

Quick Start

Set up API credentials

1. Generate API keys: https://porkbun.com/account/api
2. Save credentials to config file: ~/.config/porkbun/config.json

{
  "apiKey": "your-api-key",
  "secretApiKey": "your-secret-api-key"
}

Or set environment variables:

export PORKBUN_API_KEY="your-api-key"
export PORKBUN_SECRET_API_KEY="your-secret-api-key"

1. Enable API access for each domain: Domain Management → Details → API Access → Enable

Test connection

node ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/public/porkbun/scripts/porkbun-dns.js ping

Using the CLI Tool

The scripts/porkbun-dns.js script provides a reliable, deterministic way to execute DNS operations. Use it directly for common tasks instead of writing custom code.

Common Operations

List domains

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js list

List DNS records

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js records example.com

Create records

# A record
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=A name=www content=1.1.1.1 ttl=600

# CNAME
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=CNAME name=docs content=example.com

# MX record
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="mail.example.com" prio=10

# TXT record ( SPF for email)
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=TXT name= content="v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"

Edit records

# By ID (get ID from records command)
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js edit example.com 123456 content=2.2.2.2

# By type and subdomain (updates all matching records)
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js edit-by example.com A www content=2.2.2.2

Delete records

# By ID
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js delete example.com 123456

# By type and subdomain
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js delete-by example.com A www

Get specific records

# All records
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js get example.com

# Filter by type
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js get example.com A

# Filter by type and subdomain
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js get example.com A www

Record Types

Supported record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, ALIAS, TXT, NS, MX, SRV, TLSA, CAA, HTTPS, SVCB, SSHFP

For detailed field requirements and examples, see references/dns-record-types.md.

Common Patterns

Website Setup

Create root A record and www CNAME:

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=A name= content=192.0.2.1
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=CNAME name=www content=example.com

Email Configuration

Set up MX records for Google Workspace:

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="aspmx.l.google.com" prio=1
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="alt1.aspmx.l.google.com" prio=5
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="alt2.aspmx.l.google.com" prio=5
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="alt3.aspmx.l.google.com" prio=10
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=MX name= content="alt4.aspmx.l.google.com" prio=10

Add SPF record:

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=TXT name= content="v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"

Dynamic DNS

Update home IP address (can be scripted/automated):

HOME_IP=$(curl -s ifconfig.me)
node scripts/porkbun-dns.js edit-by example.com A home content=$HOME_IP

Wildcard DNS

Create a wildcard record pointing to root:

node scripts/porkbun-dns.js create example.com type=A name=* content=192.0.2.1

Reference Documentation

• references/dns-record-types.md - Detailed reference for all DNS record types and field requirements
• https://porkbun.com/api/json/v3/documentation - Full API documentation

Troubleshooting

"API key not found"

• Verify config file exists at ~/.config/porkbun/config.json
• Check environment variables: echo $PORKBUN_API_KEY
• Ensure API access is enabled for the specific domain

"Invalid type passed"

• Record types must be uppercase (e.g., A, not a)
• See supported types list above

HTTP errors

• Verify API keys are valid at https://porkbun.com/account/api
• Check network connectivity
• Confirm API endpoint is api.porkbun.com (not porkbun.com)

TTL errors

• Minimum TTL is 600 seconds (10 minutes)
• Default TTL is 600 seconds
• Common values: 300 (dynamic), 3600 (standard), 86400 (stable)

Notes

• TTL minimum is 600 seconds
• Use "@" for root domain records
• Use "*" for wildcard records
• TXT records with spaces need quotes
• Multiple MX records allowed with different priorities
• API v3 current hostname: api.porkbun.com