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## 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
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### 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