diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dc116c5..dae40ad 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -41,17 +41,6 @@ See the [Docker Compose file](./docker-compose.yml). ## Features -### RDAP search - -The latest version of the WHOIS protocol was standardized in 2004 by RFC 3912.[^1] This protocol allows anyone to -retrieve key information concerning a domain name, an IP address, or an entity registered with a registry. - -ICANN launched a global vote in 2023 to propose replacing the WHOIS protocol with RDAP. As a result, registries and -registrars will no longer be required to support WHOIS from 2025 (*WHOIS Sunset Date*).[^2] - -Domain Watchdog uses the RDAP protocol, which will soon be the new standard for retrieving information concerning domain -names. - ### Auto-purchase domain A connector is a way to order a domain name. It is important to mention that this project does not act as a payment @@ -75,11 +64,26 @@ win the domain name. The choice is left to chance. ### Monitoring +![Watchlist Diagram](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3979cd20-edca-4986-9dc6-7ff30ac5500a) + A watchlist is a list of domain names, triggers and possibly an API connector. + They allow you to follow the life of the listed domain names and send you a notification when a change has been detected. + A notification to the user is sent when a new event occurs on one of the domain names in the Watchlist. This can be an -email or a chat via Webhook. An iCalendar export of events is possible. +email or a chat via Webhook (Slack, Mattermost, Discord, ...). An iCalendar export of domain events is possible. + +### RDAP search + +The latest version of the WHOIS protocol was standardized in 2004 by RFC 3912.[^1] This protocol allows anyone to +retrieve key information concerning a domain name, an IP address, or an entity registered with a registry. + +ICANN launched a global vote in 2023 to propose replacing the WHOIS protocol with RDAP. As a result, registries and +registrars will no longer be required to support WHOIS from 2025 (*WHOIS Sunset Date*).[^2] + +Domain Watchdog uses the RDAP protocol, which will soon be the new standard for retrieving information concerning domain +names. ## Disclaimer