domain-name-brainstormer
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.
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npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill domain-name-brainstormer- 01
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Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads domain-name-brainstormer automatically when relevant.
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SKILL.md
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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
- Understands Your Project: Analyzes what you're building and who it's for
- Generates Creative Names: Creates relevant, memorable domain options
- Checks Availability: Verifies which domains are actually available across multiple TLDs
- Multiple Extensions: Suggests .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, and more
- Provides Alternatives: Offers variations if top choices are taken
- 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
- Describe your startup idea
- Get 10-15 domain suggestions across TLDs
- Review availability and pricing
- Pick top 3 favorites
- Register immediately
Personal Brand
- Share your name and profession
- Get variations (firstname.com, firstnamelastname.dev, etc.)
- Check social media handle availability too
- Register consistent brand across platforms
Product Naming
- Describe product and target market
- Get creative, brandable names
- Check trademark conflicts
- Verify domain and social availability
- Test names with target audience
Tips for Success
- Act Fast: Good domains get taken quickly
- Register Variations: Get .com and .io to protect brand
- Avoid Numbers: Hard to communicate verbally
- Check Social Media: Make sure @username is available too
- Say It Out Loud: Test if it's easy to pronounce
- Check Trademarks: Ensure no legal conflicts
- 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
FAQ
What does the domain-name-brainstormer skill do?
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.
How do I install domain-name-brainstormer?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill domain-name-brainstormer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/domain-name-brainstormer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/domain-name-brainstormer/ (project).
Which AI agents can use domain-name-brainstormer?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is domain-name-brainstormer safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains domain-name-brainstormer?
It is published by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude. It has 141 recorded installs.
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