IP Lookup Search Tool for Firefox
Posted by Jeff August 17, 2006
When reviewing server logs, I often want to get information about an IP address. I copy the IP, then go to DNSStuff.com and put it into their IP Info form. DNSStuff has loads of good tools, but IP Info gives me city, country and WHOIS info.
To save the trip of going to the site, I’ve written a search extension. IPInfo will install in your Firefox search bar:
Maybe copy and paste is too much work for you - it is for me! In that case, use SearchWith. SearchWith lets you right-click on selected text and choose from the available search engines.
To install this extension, click here:
Wow, VERY well done and a useful little too.
Glad you liked it - thanks for the link!
But it is better to use tools like http://www.ipgp.net or http://www.ripe.net . It will give you relevant and more specific results.