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Passive domain reconnaissance using Python stdlib. Subdomain discovery, SSL certificate inspection, WHOIS lookups, DNS records, domain availability checks, and bulk multi-domain analysis. No API keys required.

Overview

PublisherTommy-yw
RepositoryRunbookHermes
Skill namedomain-intel
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546
Forks
41
Bundled files
1
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by Tommy-yw on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Domain Intel AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

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Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
    https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/optional-skills/research/domain-intel
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
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Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes.git /tmp/RunbookHermes
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/RunbookHermes/optional-skills/research/domain-intel .claude/skills/domain-intel
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Domain Intel in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Domain Intel on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Domain Intel is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Domain Intelligence — Passive OSINT

Passive domain reconnaissance using only Python stdlib. Zero dependencies. Zero API keys. Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Helper script

This skill includes scripts/domain_intel.py — a complete CLI tool for all domain intelligence operations.

bash
# Subdomain discovery via Certificate Transparency logs
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py subdomains example.com

# SSL certificate inspection (expiry, cipher, SANs, issuer)
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py ssl example.com

# WHOIS lookup (registrar, dates, name servers — 100+ TLDs)
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py whois example.com

# DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME)
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py dns example.com

# Domain availability check (passive: DNS + WHOIS + SSL signals)
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py available coolstartup.io

# Bulk analysis — multiple domains, multiple checks in parallel
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py bulk example.com github.com google.com
python3 SKILL_DIR/scripts/domain_intel.py bulk example.com github.com --checks ssl,dns

SKILL_DIR is the directory containing this SKILL.md file. All output is structured JSON.

Available commands

CommandWhat it doesData source
subdomainsFind subdomains from certificate logscrt.sh (HTTPS)
sslInspect TLS certificate detailsDirect TCP:443 to target
whoisRegistration info, registrar, datesWHOIS servers (TCP:43)
dnsA, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME recordsSystem DNS + Google DoH
availableCheck if domain is registeredDNS + WHOIS + SSL signals
bulkRun multiple checks on multiple domainsAll of the above

When to use this vs built-in tools

  • Use this skill for infrastructure questions: subdomains, SSL certs, WHOIS, DNS records, availability
  • Use web_search for general research about what a domain/company does
  • Use web_extract to get the actual content of a webpage
  • Use terminal with curl -I for a simple "is this URL reachable" check
TaskBetter toolWhy
"What does example.com do?"web_extractGets page content, not DNS/WHOIS data
"Find info about a company"web_searchGeneral research, not domain-specific
"Is this website safe?"web_searchReputation checks need web context
"Check if a URL is reachable"terminal with curl -ISimple HTTP check
"Find subdomains of X"This skillOnly passive source for this
"When does the SSL cert expire?"This skillBuilt-in tools can't inspect TLS
"Who registered this domain?"This skillWHOIS data not in web search
"Is coolstartup.io available?"This skillPassive availability via DNS+WHOIS+SSL

Platform compatibility

Pure Python stdlib (socket, ssl, urllib, json, concurrent.futures). Works identically on Linux, macOS, and Windows with no dependencies.

  • crt.sh queries use HTTPS (port 443) — works behind most firewalls
  • WHOIS queries use TCP port 43 — may be blocked on restrictive networks
  • DNS queries use Google DoH (HTTPS) for MX/NS/TXT — firewall-friendly
  • SSL checks connect to the target on port 443 — the only "active" operation

Data sources

All queries are passive — no port scanning, no vulnerability testing:

  • crt.sh — Certificate Transparency logs (subdomain discovery, HTTPS only)
  • WHOIS servers — Direct TCP to 100+ authoritative TLD registrars
  • Google DNS-over-HTTPS — MX, NS, TXT, CNAME resolution (firewall-friendly)
  • System DNS — A/AAAA record resolution
  • SSL check is the only "active" operation (TCP connection to target:443)

Notes

  • WHOIS queries use TCP port 43 — may be blocked on restrictive networks
  • Some WHOIS servers redact registrant info (GDPR) — mention this to the user
  • crt.sh can be slow for very popular domains (thousands of certs) — set reasonable expectations
  • The availability check is heuristic-based (3 passive signals) — not authoritative like a registrar API

Contributed by @FurkanL0

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Domain Intel AI skill do?

Passive domain reconnaissance using Python stdlib. Subdomain discovery, SSL certificate inspection, WHOIS lookups, DNS records, domain availability checks, and bulk multi-domain analysis. No API keys required.

Why use Domain Intel on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Domain Intel is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Domain Intel in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/optional-skills/research/domain-intel. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Domain Intel?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Domain Intel?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Domain Intel with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Domain Intel AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by Tommy-yw under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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