IP Lookup

Analyze IP addresses for geolocation, ownership, and cloud provider association.

1|Updated Mar 21, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/parsoj/dotfiles --skill ip-lookup
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Skill: IP Lookup
Source: https://github.com/parsoj/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/ip-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/parsoj/dotfiles --skill ip-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to quickly identify the geographical location, ownership details, and cloud provider association of an IP address, facilitating network troubleshooting and security assessments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Origin and Ownership Verification: Determine whether an IP belongs to AWS or other providers, and identify associated instances or VPCs.
  • Ownership Information: Retrieve WHOIS data including organization, network name, and country information for IP blocks.
  • Geolocation Data: Find the physical location, ISP, and Autonomous System Number (ASN) details of the IP address.
  • Use Case: For a cybersecurity analyst investigating suspicious traffic, quickly assess whether an IP is from a cloud provider and gather ownership and geolocation info to evaluate threat level.

Quick Start

Run the ip_lookup command with the target IP address to obtain comprehensive origin, ownership, and location data.

Frequently Asked Questions about IP Lookup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find the geographical location and ownership details of an IP address?

To find geographical location and ownership details of an IP address, you need cross-referenced WHOIS and geo IP databases. This approach retrieves organization, network name, country, ISP, and Autonomous System Number (ASN) data for IP blocks.

Can I check if an IP address belongs to AWS or another cloud provider?

Yes, you can check if an IP address belongs to AWS or another cloud provider by cross-referencing the IP against cloud provider data sources. This determines provider association and identifies linked instances or VPCs for network management.

What is the best way to investigate suspicious network traffic using an IP address?

The best way to investigate suspicious network traffic using an IP address is to perform a comprehensive lookup assessing cloud provider association, ownership, and geolocation. This helps cybersecurity analysts evaluate threat levels during security assessments.

How do I perform an IP lookup to get WHOIS data and ASN details?

To perform an IP lookup and get WHOIS data and ASN details, run the target IP address through a cross-referenced lookup tool. This queries geo IP and WHOIS databases to extract organization, network name, and physical location.

Does IP geolocation work for identifying cloud provider instances and VPCs?

IP geolocation works for identifying cloud provider instances and VPCs by cross-referencing IP addresses with cloud provider data sources. It verifies origin and determines whether the IP belongs to AWS or other specified providers.

What data sources are needed for accurate IP origin and geolocation tracking?

Accurate IP origin and geolocation tracking requires access to WHOIS databases, geo IP databases, and cloud provider data sources. Cross-referencing these sources ensures comprehensive location, ownership, and provider association details.