dropcatch (alpha) – NASK / .pl Edition

A zero-dependency Python utility for monitoring the lifecycle of Polish .pl domains via the NASK WHOIS registry (whois.dns.pl).

Intended for developers, domain investors, and SEO professionals who need direct WHOIS access without third-party API limits.

Installation

pip install dropcatch

Usage

dropcatch connects directly to port 43 of the Polish registry, parses the proprietary text format, and computes estimated drop windows.

import dropcatch

# Query a .pl domain directly from NASK registry
domain = dropcatch.query_nask("nask.pl")

print(f"Domain: {domain.name}")
print(f"Status: {domain.status}")
print(f"Expiration Date: {domain.expiration_date}")

# Check if it's currently in the 30-day blind period before deletion
if domain.is_blocked:
    print(f"Domain is BLOCKED. Will drop around: {domain.estimated_drop_date}")

Additional domain registries

Support for additional domain registries may be added in future versions.

Disclaimer

This package is provided for informational and monitoring purposes only, on an “as is” basis, without warranties of any kind. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASK. The authors are not liable for any damages arising from its use, including but not limited to IP blocks by NASK, missed domain drops, or business interruptions.

Excessive querying may result in your IP being temporarily blocked by the NASK registry rate limiters. Use responsibly and do not hammer the WHOIS servers.