Is It Down FAQs

Question 1

What is Is It Down?

Accepted Answer

Is It Down is a tool that checks the current status of a website by querying isitdownrightnow.com. It helps determine if a website is experiencing downtime and provides information about recent downtime events.

Question 2

How do I install Is It Down?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Is It Down needs to be installed from source using `git clone` followed by `uv pip install -e .` or `pip install -e .`. Ensure you have Python installed.

Question 3

How can I use Is It Down with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate Is It Down with Claude Desktop by adding the provided configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. This allows you to ask natural language queries like 'Is wikipedia down right now?'.

Question 4

What kind of information does Is It Down provide?

Accepted Answer

Besides indicating whether a website is currently up or down, Is It Down provides information about the last recorded downtime event when available.

Question 5

Can I use Is It Down programmatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Is It Down offers a Python library that you can use to check website availability programmatically. You can import the `get_website_status` function and call it with the domain you want to check.

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