dynadot-auctions

name	dynadot-auctions
description	Show current Dynadot domain auctions, bids, and expired closeout domains. Use when the user asks about domain auctions, current bids, expired domains, closeout domains, backorder auctions, or Dynadot aftermarket listings. Triggers on phrases like "show auctions", "current bids", "expired domains", "closeout domains", "Dynadot auctions", or "domain listings".
license	MIT
compatibility	Designed for OpenCode and Claude Code
metadata	{"author":"user","version":"1.0"}

Dynadot Auctions

When To Use

Activate this skill when the user wants to:

• View current domain auctions on Dynadot
• Check bids on active auctions
• Browse expired/closeout domains
• See backorder auctions
• Monitor aftermarket domain listings

Trigger phrases:

• "show me auctions"
• "current bids"
• "expired domains"
• "closeout domains"
• "Dynadot auctions"
• "domain listings"
• "backorder auctions"

What This Skill Does

Fetches live auction data from Dynadot's Legacy API (api3.json) and presents it in a readable format.

Quick Start

Run the bundled script to see current auctions:

python3 .agents/skills/dynadot-auctions/scripts/show_auctions.py

Or from anywhere:

python3 /path/to/.agents/skills/dynadot-auctions/scripts/show_auctions.py

Pagination

# Page 2
python3 show_auctions.py --page 2

# Page 3 with 20 items per page
python3 show_auctions.py --page 3 --per-page 20

# Only auctions (skip closeouts)
python3 show_auctions.py --auctions-only

# Only closeouts
python3 show_auctions.py --closeouts-only

# Filter out domains starting with numbers
python3 show_auctions.py --no-number-start

# Combine flags: page 2, no number-starting domains
python3 show_auctions.py --page 2 --no-number-start

Supported Commands

Command	Description	Required Params
get_open_auctions	Active expired auctions	count_per_page, page_index
get_closed_auctions	Recently ended auctions	startDate, endDate (YYYY-MM-DD)
get_open_backorder_auctions	Active backorder auctions	None
get_expired_closeout_domains	Fixed-price closeout domains	None
get_auction_details	Specific auction details	domain

API Endpoint

https://api.dynadot.com/api3.json

Authentication

Requires DYNADOT_API_KEY environment variable. The key is available in your Dynadot account under Tools → API.

Note: The script assumes DYNADOT_API_KEY is set and does not validate it. Ensure the environment variable is exported before running.

Example: Get Open Auctions

curl "https://api.dynadot.com/api3.json?key=$DYNADOT_API_KEY&command=get_open_auctions&currency=usd&type=expired&count_per_page=20&page_index=1"

Parameters:

• key — Your Dynadot API key
• command — get_open_auctions
• currency — usd, eur, or cny (optional, default: USD)
• type — expired for expired domain auctions (optional)
• count_per_page — Number of results per page (e.g., 20)
• page_index — Page number (1-based)

Response Format

{
  "status": "success",
  "auction_list": [
    {
      "auction_id": 38943284,
      "domain": "020mf.com",
      "current_bid_price": "43.03",
      "renewal_price": "10.88",
      "bids": 0,
      "bidders": 0,
      "time_left": "10 hours, 41 min",
      "end_time": "2026/05/23 18:29 IST",
      "end_time_stamp": 1779541190000,
      "links": "26",
      "age": 9,
      "dyna_appraisal": "$822.00"
    }
  ]
}

Example: Get Expired Closeout Domains

curl "https://api.dynadot.com/api3.json?key=$DYNADOT_API_KEY&command=get_expired_closeout_domains"

Response includes:

• domainName — Domain name
• currentPrice — Fixed buy-now price
• renewalPrice — Annual renewal cost
• endTimeStamp — When the closeout ends

Gotchas

• Auction API access required: Contact Dynadot support to enable auction API access on your account. Without it, auction endpoints return 403 Forbidden.
• Rate limits: Regular accounts: 1 thread, 60/min. Bulk: 5 threads, 600/min. Super Bulk: 35 threads, 6000/min.
• Pagination params: Use count_per_page and page_index — NOT page, limit, offset, or other common names.
• Date format: For get_closed_auctions, use startDate and endDate in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2026-05-01).
• No sandbox support: Auction endpoints do not work in the sandbox environment.
• Key propagation: Wait 10-20 minutes after generating a new API key before using it.
• Account balance: Some auction purchases require account balance; payment methods vary by auction type.