domain-name-brainstormer

# Domain Name Brainstormer

This skill helps you find the perfect domain name for your project by generating creative options and checking what's actually available to register.

## When to Use This Skill

- Starting a new project or company
- Launching a product or service
- Creating a personal brand or portfolio site
- Rebranding an existing project
- Registering a domain for a side project
- Finding available alternatives when your first choice is taken

## What This Skill Does

1. **Understands Your Project**: Analyzes what you're building and who it's for
2. **Generates Creative Names**: Creates relevant, memorable domain options
3. **Checks Availability**: Verifies which domains are actually available across multiple TLDs
4. **Multiple Extensions**: Suggests .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, and more
5. **Provides Alternatives**: Offers variations if top choices are taken
6. **Branding Insights**: Explains why certain names work well

## How to Use

### Basic Brainstorming

```
I'm building a project management tool for remote teams. 
Suggest domain names.
```

```
Help me brainstorm domain names for a personal finance app
```

### Specific Preferences

```
I need a domain name for my AI writing assistant. 
Prefer short names with .ai or .io extension.
```

### With Keywords

```
Suggest domain names using the words "pixel" or "studio" 
for my design agency
```

## Example

**User**: "I'm building a tool for developers to share code snippets. Suggest creative domain names."

**Output**:
```
Analyzing your project...
Target audience: Developers
Key features: Code sharing, snippets, collaboration

🎯 Domain Name Suggestions

## Available (.com)
1. ✓ snippetbox.com - Clear, memorable, available!
   Why: Directly describes the product, easy to remember

2. ✓ codeclip.com - Short and snappy
   Why: Implies quick code sharing, only 8 characters

3. ✓ devpaste.com - Developer-focused
   Why: Familiar to devs (like pastebin), clear purpose

## Available (Alternative TLDs)
4. ✓ snippet.dev - Perfect extension for developers
   Why: .dev extension signals developer tool

5. ✓ codebox.io - Tech-forward
   Why: .io popular with tech startups, clean name

6. ✓ sharecode.app - Descriptive
   Why: .app extension, clearly states the action

## Premium/Taken (.com)
- codeshare.com (Taken, est. $2,500)
- snippets.com (Taken, premium domain)

## Recommendations

🏆 Top Pick: snippet.dev
- Perfect for developer audience
- Short and memorable  
- .dev extension adds credibility
- Available now!

🥈 Runner-up: snippetbox.com
- .com is universally recognized
- Slightly longer but descriptive
- Great brandability

Next steps:
1. Register your favorite before someone else does!
2. Want me to check more variations?
3. Need help with logo ideas for these names?
```

**Inspired by:** Ben Aiad's use case from Lenny's Newsletter

## Domain Naming Tips

### What Makes a Good Domain

✓ **Short**: Under 15 characters ideal
✓ **Memorable**: Easy to recall and spell
✓ **Pronounceable**: Can be said in conversation
✓ **Descriptive**: Hints at what you do
✓ **Brandable**: Unique enough to stand out
✓ **No hyphens**: Easier to share verbally

### TLD Guide

- **.com**: Universal, trusted, great for businesses
- **.io**: Tech startups, developer tools
- **.dev**: Developer-focused products
- **.ai**: AI/ML products
- **.app**: Mobile or web applications
- **.co**: Alternative to .com
- **.xyz**: Modern, creative projects
- **.design**: Creative/design agencies
- **.tech**: Technology companies

## Advanced Features

### Check Similar Variations

```
Check availability for "codebase" and similar variations 
across .com, .io, .dev
```

### Industry-Specific

```
Suggest domain names for a sustainable fashion brand, 
checking .eco and .fashion TLDs
```

### Multilingual Options

```
Brainstorm domain names in English and Spanish for 
a language learning app
```

### Competitor Analysis

```
Show me domain patterns used by successful project 
management tools, then suggest similar available ones
```

## Example Workflows

### Startup Launch
1. Describe your startup idea
2. Get 10-15 domain suggestions across TLDs
3. Review availability and pricing
4. Pick top 3 favorites
5. Register immediately

### Personal Brand
1. Share your name and profession
2. Get variations (firstname.com, firstnamelastname.dev, etc.)
3. Check social media handle availability too
4. Register consistent brand across platforms

### Product Naming
1. Describe product and target market
2. Get creative, brandable names
3. Check trademark conflicts
4. Verify domain and social availability
5. Test names with target audience

## Tips for Success

1. **Act Fast**: Good domains get taken quickly
2. **Register Variations**: Get .com and .io to protect brand
3. **Avoid Numbers**: Hard to communicate verbally
4. **Check Social Media**: Make sure @username is available too
5. **Say It Out Loud**: Test if it's easy to pronounce
6. **Check Trademarks**: Ensure no legal conflicts
7. **Think Long-term**: Will it still make sense in 5 years?

## Pricing Context

When suggesting domains, I'll note:
- Standard domains: ~$10-15/year
- Premium TLDs (.io, .ai): ~$30-50/year
- Taken domains: Market price if listed
- Premium domains: $hundreds to $thousands

## Related Tools

After picking a domain:
- Check logo design options
- Verify social media handles
- Research trademark availability
- Plan brand identity colors/fonts

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Register your favorite before someone else does!\r\n2. Want me to check more variations?\r\n3. 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  description: >-
    Generates creative domain name ideas for your project and checks availability across multiple
    TLDs (.com, .io, .dev, .ai, etc.). Saves hours of brainstorming and manual checking.
  category: Marketing
  tags:
    - marketing-growth
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    - claude-code
    - cursor
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prompts:
  system: "# Domain Name Brainstormer\r\n\r\nThis skill helps you find the perfect domain name for your project by generating creative options and checking what's actually available to register.\r\n\r\n## When to Use This Skill\r\n\r\n- Starting a new project or company\r\n- Launching a product or service\r\n- Creating a personal brand or portfolio site\r\n- Rebranding an existing project\r\n- Registering a domain for a side project\r\n- Finding available alternatives when your first choice is taken\r\n\r\n## What This Skill Does\r\n\r\n1. **Understands Your Project**: Analyzes what you're building and who it's for\r\n2. **Generates Creative Names**: Creates relevant, memorable domain options\r\n3. **Checks Availability**: Verifies which domains are actually available across multiple TLDs\r\n4. **Multiple Extensions**: Suggests .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, and more\r\n5. **Provides Alternatives**: Offers variations if top choices are taken\r\n6. **Branding Insights**: Explains why certain names work well\r\n\r\n## How to Use\r\n\r\n### Basic Brainstorming\r\n\r\n```\r\nI'm building a project management tool for remote teams. \r\nSuggest domain names.\r\n```\r\n\r\n```\r\nHelp me brainstorm domain names for a personal finance app\r\n```\r\n\r\n### Specific Preferences\r\n\r\n```\r\nI need a domain name for my AI writing assistant. \r\nPrefer short names with .ai or .io extension.\r\n```\r\n\r\n### With Keywords\r\n\r\n```\r\nSuggest domain names using the words \"pixel\" or \"studio\" \r\nfor my design agency\r\n```\r\n\r\n## Example\r\n\r\n**User**: \"I'm building a tool for developers to share code snippets. Suggest creative domain names.\"\r\n\r\n**Output**:\r\n```\r\nAnalyzing your project...\r\nTarget audience: Developers\r\nKey features: Code sharing, snippets, collaboration\r\n\r\n🎯 Domain Name Suggestions\r\n\r\n## Available (.com)\r\n1. ✓ snippetbox.com - Clear, memorable, available!\r\n   Why: Directly describes the product, easy to remember\r\n\r\n2. ✓ codeclip.com - Short and snappy\r\n   Why: Implies quick code sharing, only 8 characters\r\n\r\n3. ✓ devpaste.com - Developer-focused\r\n   Why: Familiar to devs (like pastebin), clear purpose\r\n\r\n## Available (Alternative TLDs)\r\n4. ✓ snippet.dev - Perfect extension for developers\r\n   Why: .dev extension signals developer tool\r\n\r\n5. ✓ codebox.io - Tech-forward\r\n   Why: .io popular with tech startups, clean name\r\n\r\n6. ✓ sharecode.app - Descriptive\r\n   Why: .app extension, clearly states the action\r\n\r\n## Premium/Taken (.com)\r\n- codeshare.com (Taken, est. $2,500)\r\n- snippets.com (Taken, premium domain)\r\n\r\n## Recommendations\r\n\r\n🏆 Top Pick: snippet.dev\r\n- Perfect for developer audience\r\n- Short and memorable  \r\n- .dev extension adds credibility\r\n- Available now!\r\n\r\n🥈 Runner-up: snippetbox.com\r\n- .com is universally recognized\r\n- Slightly longer but descriptive\r\n- Great brandability\r\n\r\nNext steps:\r\n1. Register your favorite before someone else does!\r\n2. Want me to check more variations?\r\n3. Need help with logo ideas for these names?\r\n```\r\n\r\n**Inspired by:** Ben Aiad's use case from Lenny's Newsletter\r\n\r\n## Domain Naming Tips\r\n\r\n### What Makes a Good Domain\r\n\r\n✓ **Short**: Under 15 characters ideal\r\n✓ **Memorable**: Easy to recall and spell\r\n✓ **Pronounceable**: Can be said in conversation\r\n✓ **Descriptive**: Hints at what you do\r\n✓ **Brandable**: Unique enough to stand out\r\n✓ **No hyphens**: Easier to share verbally\r\n\r\n### TLD Guide\r\n\r\n- **.com**: Universal, trusted, great for businesses\r\n- **.io**: Tech startups, developer tools\r\n- **.dev**: Developer-focused products\r\n- **.ai**: AI/ML products\r\n- **.app**: Mobile or web applications\r\n- **.co**: Alternative to .com\r\n- **.xyz**: Modern, creative projects\r\n- **.design**: Creative/design agencies\r\n- **.tech**: Technology companies\r\n\r\n## Advanced Features\r\n\r\n### Check Similar Variations\r\n\r\n```\r\nCheck availability for \"codebase\" and similar variations \r\nacross .com, .io, .dev\r\n```\r\n\r\n### Industry-Specific\r\n\r\n```\r\nSuggest domain names for a sustainable fashion brand, \r\nchecking .eco and .fashion TLDs\r\n```\r\n\r\n### Multilingual Options\r\n\r\n```\r\nBrainstorm domain names in English and Spanish for \r\na language learning app\r\n```\r\n\r\n### Competitor Analysis\r\n\r\n```\r\nShow me domain patterns used by successful project \r\nmanagement tools, then suggest similar available ones\r\n```\r\n\r\n## Example Workflows\r\n\r\n### Startup Launch\r\n1. Describe your startup idea\r\n2. Get 10-15 domain suggestions across TLDs\r\n3. Review availability and pricing\r\n4. Pick top 3 favorites\r\n5. Register immediately\r\n\r\n### Personal Brand\r\n1. Share your name and profession\r\n2. Get variations (firstname.com, firstnamelastname.dev, etc.)\r\n3. Check social media handle availability too\r\n4. Register consistent brand across platforms\r\n\r\n### Product Naming\r\n1. Describe product and target market\r\n2. Get creative, brandable names\r\n3. Check trademark conflicts\r\n4. Verify domain and social availability\r\n5. Test names with target audience\r\n\r\n## Tips for Success\r\n\r\n1. **Act Fast**: Good domains get taken quickly\r\n2. **Register Variations**: Get .com and .io to protect brand\r\n3. **Avoid Numbers**: Hard to communicate verbally\r\n4. **Check Social Media**: Make sure @username is available too\r\n5. **Say It Out Loud**: Test if it's easy to pronounce\r\n6. **Check Trademarks**: Ensure no legal conflicts\r\n7. **Think Long-term**: Will it still make sense in 5 years?\r\n\r\n## Pricing Context\r\n\r\nWhen suggesting domains, I'll note:\r\n- Standard domains: ~$10-15/year\r\n- Premium TLDs (.io, .ai): ~$30-50/year\r\n- Taken domains: Market price if listed\r\n- Premium domains: $hundreds to $thousands\r\n\r\n## Related Tools\r\n\r\nAfter picking a domain:\r\n- Check logo design options\r\n- Verify social media handles\r\n- Research trademark availability\r\n- Plan brand identity colors/fonts"
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install:
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        Move the folder into your agent's skills directory — e.g. ~/.claude/skills/ (Claude Code),
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