$npx -y skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill domain-hunterSearch domains, compare prices, find promo codes, get purchase recommendations. Use when user wants to buy a domain, check domain prices, find domain deals, compare registrars, or search for .ai/.com domains.
| 1 | # Domain Hunter Skill |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Help users find and purchase domain names at the best price. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## Workflow |
| 6 | |
| 7 | ### Step 1: Generate Domain Ideas & Check Availability |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Based on the user's project description, generate 5-10 creative domain name suggestions. |
| 10 | |
| 11 | **Guidelines:** |
| 12 | - Keep names short (under 15 characters) |
| 13 | - Make them memorable and brandable |
| 14 | - Consider: `{action}{noun}`, `{noun}{suffix}`, `{prefix}{keyword}` |
| 15 | - Common suffixes: app, io, hq, ly, ify, now, hub |
| 16 | |
| 17 | **CRITICAL: Always check availability before presenting domains to user!** |
| 18 | |
| 19 | Use one of these methods to verify availability: |
| 20 | |
| 21 | **Method 1: WHOIS check (most reliable)** |
| 22 | ```bash |
| 23 | # Check if domain is available via whois |
| 24 | whois {domain}.{tld} 2>/dev/null | grep -i "no match\|not found\|available\|no data found" && echo "AVAILABLE" || echo "TAKEN" |
| 25 | ``` |
| 26 | |
| 27 | **Method 2: Registrar search page** |
| 28 | Open the registrar's domain search in browser to verify: |
| 29 | ```bash |
| 30 | open "https://www.spaceship.com/domains/?search={domain}.{tld}" |
| 31 | ``` |
| 32 | |
| 33 | **Method 3: Bulk check via Namecheap/Dynadot** |
| 34 | - https://www.namecheap.com/domains/registration/results/?domain={domain} |
| 35 | - https://www.dynadot.com/domain/search?domain={domain} |
| 36 | |
| 37 | **IMPORTANT:** |
| 38 | - Only present domains that are confirmed AVAILABLE |
| 39 | - Mark any uncertain domains with "(unverified)" |
| 40 | - Present suggestions to user and **wait for confirmation** before proceeding |
| 41 | - Ask user to pick their preferred options or provide feedback |
| 42 | - Only move to Step 2 after user approves domain name(s) |
| 43 | |
| 44 | ### Step 2: Compare Prices |
| 45 | |
| 46 | Use **WebSearch** to find current prices: |
| 47 | |
| 48 | ``` |
| 49 | WebSearch: "cheapest .{tld} domain registrar 2026 site:tld-list.com" |
| 50 | WebSearch: ".{tld} domain price comparison tldes.com" |
| 51 | ``` |
| 52 | |
| 53 | **Key price comparison sites:** |
| 54 | - tld-list.com/tld/{tld} |
| 55 | - tldes.com/{tld} |
| 56 | - domaintyper.com/{tld}-domain |
| 57 | |
| 58 | ### Step 3: Find Promo Codes |
| 59 | |
| 60 | Use **Twitter skill** to search registrar accounts: |
| 61 | |
| 62 | ```bash |
| 63 | cd <twitter_skill_directory> |
| 64 | python3 scripts/search_tweets.py "from:{registrar} promo code" --type Latest --limit 15 |
| 65 | python3 scripts/search_tweets.py "{registrar} promo code coupon" --type Latest --limit 15 |
| 66 | ``` |
| 67 | |
| 68 | Use **Reddit skill** to search domain communities: |
| 69 | |
| 70 | ```bash |
| 71 | cd <reddit_skill_directory> |
| 72 | python3 scripts/search_posts.py "{registrar} promo code" --limit 15 |
| 73 | python3 scripts/search_posts.py "{registrar} coupon discount" --subreddit Domains --limit 10 |
| 74 | ``` |
| 75 | |
| 76 | **Major registrar Twitter handles:** |
| 77 | - @spaceship, @Dynadot, @Namecheap, @Porkbun, @namesilo, @Cloudflare |
| 78 | |
| 79 | ### Step 4: Recommend |
| 80 | |
| 81 | Present final recommendation in this format: |
| 82 | |
| 83 | ``` |
| 84 | ## Recommendation |
| 85 | |
| 86 | **Domain:** example.ai |
| 87 | **Best Registrar:** Spaceship |
| 88 | **Price:** $68.98/year (2-year minimum = $137.96) |
| 89 | **Promo Code:** None available for .ai |
| 90 | **Purchase Link:** https://www.spaceship.com/ |
| 91 | |
| 92 | ### Price Comparison |
| 93 | | Registrar | Year 1 | Renewal | 2-Year Total | |
| 94 | |-----------|--------|---------|--------------| |
| 95 | | Spaceship | $68.98 | $68.98 | $137.96 | |
| 96 | | Cloudflare| $70.00 | $70.00 | $140.00 | |
| 97 | | Porkbun | $71.40 | $72.40 | $143.80 | |
| 98 | ``` |
| 99 | |
| 100 | ## Important Notes |
| 101 | |
| 102 | 1. **Premium TLDs** (.ai, .io) rarely have promo codes - wholesale costs are too high |
| 103 | 2. **.ai domains** require 2-year minimum registration |
| 104 | 3. **Cloudflare** offers at-cost pricing with no markup |
| 105 | 4. **Renewal prices** often differ from registration - always check both |
| 106 | 5. **WHOIS privacy** is free at most registrars (Cloudflare, Namecheap, Porkbun) |
| 107 | |
| 108 | ## References |
| 109 | |
| 110 | - [references/registrars.md](./references/registrars.md) - Detailed registrar comparison |
| 111 | - [references/spaceship-api.md](./references/spaceship-api.md) - Spaceship API for automated domain operations |