Domain Name Brainstormer
Generate brandable domain options and see which TLDs are free before you buy hosting or print collateral.
Overview
Domain Name Brainstormer is an agent skill most often used in Validate (also Idea, Launch) that generates domain ideas and checks availability across multiple TLDs with ranked recommendations.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit --skill domain-name-brainstormerWhat is this skill?
- Five-step flow: understand project, generate names, check TLDs, rank, suggest alternates
- Checks .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, .co, .xyz and additional extensions
- Uses project description, audience, and key features as generation inputs
- Delivers branding rationale per suggestion, not just bare strings
- Offers variations when top picks are already registered
- 5-step workflow
- 8+ TLD families listed (.com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, .co, .xyz, and more)
Adoption & trust: 3.7k installs on skills.sh; 2k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You keep falling in love with domain names that are already taken and waste hours brainstorming without systematic availability checks.
Who is it for?
Solo founders naming a new SaaS, app, portfolio, or rebrand who want multi-TLD availability in one pass.
Skip if: Teams that already own a finalized trademark and registered domain with no naming exploration left.
When should I use this skill?
Find a domain for a new project, startup, product, personal brand, rebrand, or when your first choice is taken.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You receive a ranked list of brandable domains with TLD availability status, rationale, and fallback variants ready to register or shortlist.
- Ranked domain suggestions
- TLD availability summary
- Alternative name variants
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Naming and domain commitment sit in Validate when you narrow scope and brand before heavy Build spend. Scope decisions include what you call the product; availability across .com, .io, .dev, .ai reduces rework later.
Where it fits
Shortlist three registrable names before you scaffold the repo and Vercel project.
Explore positioning words and matching domains while the product concept is still fluid.
Pick a campaign or waitlist hostname separate from your main marketing domain.
How it compares
Use as an agent-guided naming workflow instead of ad-hoc chat lists that skip real availability verification.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is domain-name-brainstormer for?
Solo builders and indie founders choosing a public brand name and registrable domain before build and launch work.
When should I use domain-name-brainstormer?
Use it in Validate scope when locking the product name, in Idea discover when exploring positioning, and at Launch distribution when spin-up sites or campaigns need fresh domains.
Is domain-name-brainstormer safe to install?
It guides brainstorming and availability checks via the agent; review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page and avoid pasting secrets into naming prompts.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Domain Name Brainstormer
# 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. ## Purpose Finding the perfect domain name is time-consuming and frustrating. You think of a great name, only to find it's taken. This skill automates the entire process by generating creative, relevant domain options and checking which ones are actually available to register. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Find a domain name for a new project, startup, or company - Launch a product or service - Create a personal brand or portfolio site - Rebrand an existing project - Find available alternatives when your first choice is taken - Discover creative naming options you haven't considered ## How It Works 1. **Understanding**: Analyzes your project description, target audience, and key features 2. **Generation**: Creates memorable, brandable domain name options 3. **Availability Check**: Verifies domain availability across multiple TLDs (.com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, etc.) 4. **Recommendations**: Provides ranked suggestions with branding insights 5. **Alternatives**: Suggests variations and similar options if top choices are taken ## Key Features - **Multiple TLD Support**: Checks .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, .co, .xyz, and more - **Branding Insights**: Explains why certain names work well for your use case - **Availability Status**: Shows which domains are available, taken, or premium - **Pricing Context**: Provides estimated costs for different domain types - **Industry-Specific**: Tailored suggestions based on your project type - **Creative Variations**: Generates alternatives you might not think of ## Usage Examples ### Basic Usage ``` I'm building a project management tool for remote teams. Suggest domain names. ``` ``` Help me brainstorm domain names for a personal finance app ``` ### With Preferences ``` I need a domain name for my AI writing assistant. Prefer short names with .ai or .io extension. ``` ``` Suggest domain names using the words "pixel" or "studio" for my design agency ``` ### Advanced Usage ``` Check availability for "codebase" and similar variations across .com, .io, .dev ``` ``` Suggest domain names for a sustainable fashion brand, checking .eco and .fashion TLDs ``` ## Example Output For a developer tool for sharing code snippets: ``` 🎯 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 ## Available (Alternative TLDs) 3. ✓ snippet.dev - Perfect extension for developers Why: .dev extension signals developer tool 4. ✓ codebox.io - Tech-forward Why: .io popular with tech startups, clean name ## Recommendations 🏆 Top Pick: snippet.dev - Perfect for developer audience - Short and memorable - .dev extension adds credibility - Available now! ``` ## Tips for Success 1. **Act Fast**: Good domains get taken quickly once found 2. **Register Variations**: Secure both .com and industry-specific TLDs 3. **Avoid Numbers**: They're hard to communicate verbally 4. **Check Social Media**: Ensure @username is available too 5. **Say It Out Loud**: Test if it's easy to pronounce 6. **Think Long-term**: Will it still make sense in 5 years? ## What Makes a Good Domain - **Short**: Under 15 characters is 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 - **.design