$npx -y skills add ECNU-ICALK/AutoSkill --skill domain-name-brainstormerGenerates 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.
| 1 | # Domain Name Brainstormer |
| 2 | |
| 3 | This skill helps you find the perfect domain name for your project by generating creative options and checking what's actually available to register. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## When to Use This Skill |
| 6 | |
| 7 | - Starting a new project or company |
| 8 | - Launching a product or service |
| 9 | - Creating a personal brand or portfolio site |
| 10 | - Rebranding an existing project |
| 11 | - Registering a domain for a side project |
| 12 | - Finding available alternatives when your first choice is taken |
| 13 | |
| 14 | ## What This Skill Does |
| 15 | |
| 16 | 1. **Understands Your Project**: Analyzes what you're building and who it's for |
| 17 | 2. **Generates Creative Names**: Creates relevant, memorable domain options |
| 18 | 3. **Checks Availability**: Verifies which domains are actually available across multiple TLDs |
| 19 | 4. **Multiple Extensions**: Suggests .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, and more |
| 20 | 5. **Provides Alternatives**: Offers variations if top choices are taken |
| 21 | 6. **Branding Insights**: Explains why certain names work well |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ## How to Use |
| 24 | |
| 25 | ### Basic Brainstorming |
| 26 | |
| 27 | ``` |
| 28 | I'm building a project management tool for remote teams. |
| 29 | Suggest domain names. |
| 30 | ``` |
| 31 | |
| 32 | ``` |
| 33 | Help me brainstorm domain names for a personal finance app |
| 34 | ``` |
| 35 | |
| 36 | ### Specific Preferences |
| 37 | |
| 38 | ``` |
| 39 | I need a domain name for my AI writing assistant. |
| 40 | Prefer short names with .ai or .io extension. |
| 41 | ``` |
| 42 | |
| 43 | ### With Keywords |
| 44 | |
| 45 | ``` |
| 46 | Suggest domain names using the words "pixel" or "studio" |
| 47 | for my design agency |
| 48 | ``` |
| 49 | |
| 50 | ## Example |
| 51 | |
| 52 | **User**: "I'm building a tool for developers to share code snippets. Suggest creative domain names." |
| 53 | |
| 54 | **Output**: |
| 55 | ``` |
| 56 | Analyzing your project... |
| 57 | Target audience: Developers |
| 58 | Key features: Code sharing, snippets, collaboration |
| 59 | |
| 60 | 🎯 Domain Name Suggestions |
| 61 | |
| 62 | ## Available (.com) |
| 63 | 1. ✓ snippetbox.com - Clear, memorable, available! |
| 64 | Why: Directly describes the product, easy to remember |
| 65 | |
| 66 | 2. ✓ codeclip.com - Short and snappy |
| 67 | Why: Implies quick code sharing, only 8 characters |
| 68 | |
| 69 | 3. ✓ devpaste.com - Developer-focused |
| 70 | Why: Familiar to devs (like pastebin), clear purpose |
| 71 | |
| 72 | ## Available (Alternative TLDs) |
| 73 | 4. ✓ snippet.dev - Perfect extension for developers |
| 74 | Why: .dev extension signals developer tool |
| 75 | |
| 76 | 5. ✓ codebox.io - Tech-forward |
| 77 | Why: .io popular with tech startups, clean name |
| 78 | |
| 79 | 6. ✓ sharecode.app - Descriptive |
| 80 | Why: .app extension, clearly states the action |
| 81 | |
| 82 | ## Premium/Taken (.com) |
| 83 | - codeshare.com (Taken, est. $2,500) |
| 84 | - snippets.com (Taken, premium domain) |
| 85 | |
| 86 | ## Recommendations |
| 87 | |
| 88 | 🏆 Top Pick: snippet.dev |
| 89 | - Perfect for developer audience |
| 90 | - Short and memorable |
| 91 | - .dev extension adds credibility |
| 92 | - Available now! |
| 93 | |
| 94 | 🥈 Runner-up: snippetbox.com |
| 95 | - .com is universally recognized |
| 96 | - Slightly longer but descriptive |
| 97 | - Great brandability |
| 98 | |
| 99 | Next steps: |
| 100 | 1. Register your favorite before someone else does! |
| 101 | 2. Want me to check more variations? |
| 102 | 3. Need help with logo ideas for these names? |
| 103 | ``` |
| 104 | |
| 105 | **Inspired by:** Ben Aiad's use case from Lenny's Newsletter |
| 106 | |
| 107 | ## Domain Naming Tips |
| 108 | |
| 109 | ### What Makes a Good Domain |
| 110 | |
| 111 | ✓ **Short**: Under 15 characters ideal |
| 112 | ✓ **Memorable**: Easy to recall and spell |
| 113 | ✓ **Pronounceable**: Can be said in conversation |
| 114 | ✓ **Descriptive**: Hints at what you do |
| 115 | ✓ **Brandable**: Unique enough to stand out |
| 116 | ✓ **No hyphens**: Easier to share verbally |
| 117 | |
| 118 | ### TLD Guide |
| 119 | |
| 120 | - **.com**: Universal, trusted, great for businesses |
| 121 | - **.io**: Tech startups, developer tools |
| 122 | - **.dev**: Developer-focused products |
| 123 | - **.ai**: AI/ML products |
| 124 | - **.app**: Mobile or web applications |
| 125 | - **.co**: Alternative to .com |
| 126 | - **.xyz**: Modern, creative projects |
| 127 | - **.design**: Creative/design agencies |
| 128 | - **.tech**: Technology companies |
| 129 | |
| 130 | ## Advanced Features |
| 131 | |
| 132 | ### Check Similar Variations |
| 133 | |
| 134 | ``` |
| 135 | Check availability for "codebase" and similar variations |
| 136 | across .com, .io, .dev |
| 137 | ``` |
| 138 | |
| 139 | ### Industry-Specific |
| 140 | |
| 141 | ``` |
| 142 | Suggest domain names for a sustainable fashion brand, |
| 143 | checking .eco and .fashion TLDs |
| 144 | ``` |
| 145 | |
| 146 | ### Multilingual Options |
| 147 | |
| 148 | ``` |
| 149 | Brainstorm domain names in English and Spanish for |
| 150 | a language learning app |
| 151 | ``` |
| 152 | |
| 153 | ### Competitor Analysis |
| 154 | |
| 155 | ``` |
| 156 | Show me domain patterns used by successful project |
| 157 | management tools, then suggest similar available ones |
| 158 | ``` |
| 159 | |
| 160 | ## Example Workflows |
| 161 | |
| 162 | ### Startup Launch |
| 163 | 1. Describe your startup idea |
| 164 | 2. Get 10-15 domain suggestions across TLDs |
| 165 | 3. Review availability and pricing |
| 166 | 4. Pick top 3 favorites |
| 167 | 5. Register immediately |
| 168 | |
| 169 | ### Personal Brand |
| 170 | 1. Share your name and profession |
| 171 | 2. Get variations (firstname.com, firstnamelastname.dev, etc.) |
| 172 | 3. Check social media handle availability too |
| 173 | 4. Register consistent brand across platforms |
| 174 | |
| 175 | ### Product Naming |
| 176 | 1. Describe product and target market |
| 177 | 2. Get creative, brandable names |
| 178 | 3. Check trademark conflicts |
| 179 | 4. Verify domain and social availability |
| 180 | 5. Test names with target audience |
| 181 | |
| 182 | ## Tips for Success |
| 183 | |
| 184 | 1. **Act Fast**: Good domains get taken quickly |
| 185 | 2. **Register Varia |