Managing DNS Records For The People With Cloudflare Apps
Dec 14, 2018Michael Pinter

Summary
This post introduces the capability for Cloudflare Apps to automatically set up and manage configurable DNS records. It details how developers can define DNS records within the `install.json` file of their Cloudflare App, including record type, name, content, and TTL. A demo app, 'Pointless DNS', is showcased to demonstrate this functionality, allowing users to install a TXT record managed by the app. The post also highlights the potential for apps like Mailchannels to leverage this feature for email security.
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