{"id":"linuxserver-duckdns","name":"duckdns","af_score":25.8,"security_score":36.8,"reliability_score":31.2,"what_it_does":"duckdns is a service/package for updating DuckDNS dynamic DNS records (mapping a domain like *.duckdns.org to an IP). It typically supports running an automated updater to keep DNS records current.","best_when":"You need simple, automated dynamic DNS updates to DuckDNS for non-critical infrastructure.","avoid_when":"You require strong, well-specified API integrations, fine-grained access control, or a production-grade DNS platform.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T13:28:08.369925+00:00","has_mcp":false,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["Typically uses DuckDNS-style authentication via a token/key included in requests (exact method depends on the implementation)"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Dynamic DNS updates are sensitive to incorrect IP detection (agents should verify WAN/public IP source).","Authentication is typically a shared token; careless logging can leak credentials.","Update frequency/rate limits may exist even if not clearly documented; aggressive retries can trigger failures."],"error_quality":0.0}