Domain Name Finder Skill

Find, validate, and register domain names through a structured 7-phase workflow.

Utility Scripts

Available in the scripts/ directory:

Script	Purpose	When to Use
`scripts/check-all.ts`	Comprehensive - All checks with scoring	Default recommendation
`scripts/check-dns.ts`	DNS availability only	Quick availability check
`scripts/check-whois.ts`	WHOIS registration details	Get registrar/dates info
`scripts/check-trademarks.ts`	Trademark conflicts	Legal risk assessment
`scripts/check-social.ts`	Social handle availability	Brand consistency check

7-Phase Workflow

Phase 1: Requirements Gathering

Understand project context and constraints.

Gather these details:

Project type: SaaS, consumer app, e-commerce, personal brand, etc.
Budget range: $10-15 (budget) to $5000+ (premium domains)
TLD preferences: .com only, .io/.ai (tech), country-specific, open to alternatives
Naming style: Descriptive, brandable, compound, playful, keyword-focused
Length preference: Short (4-6 letters), medium (7-10), longer (11+)
Keywords: Core terms related to the project

Output: User requirements document summarizing preferences.

Phase 2: Brainstorm Domain Ideas

Generate 20-30 domain names using multiple techniques.

Brainstorming techniques:

Keyword combinations: Combine 2-3 relevant words (e.g., TaskFlow, ProjectMate)
Prefixes/Suffixes: Add get-, go-, my-, -ify, -ly, -able, -io
Compound mashups: Blend words (e.g., Pinterest = pin + interest)
Creative spellings: Drop letters, use double letters (e.g., Flickr, Tumblr)
Latin/Greek roots: Use meaningful prefixes/suffixes (e.g., Nova, Zen, Vel)
Industry metaphors: Relate to field (e.g., Anchor for stability, Bolt for speed)

Example output:

Descriptive: TaskFlow.com, ProjectManager.com
Brandable: Velora.io, Zenify.app
Compound: Notionly.com, ClickFlow.io
Creative: Kreato.com, Desqgn.com

Phase 3: Trademark Screening

Check for potential conflicts using a combination of web signals and assisted manual verification.

Run trademark check:

npx -y bun run scripts/check-trademarks.ts velora zenify taskflow

Interpret results:

Web Activity: High activity suggests the name is in use, though not necessarily trademarked.
Agent Action (REQUIRED): The script outputs an "AGENT HINT" with direct links.
- Action: Use your read_web_page or search_web tool to visit these links.
- Goal: Confirm if an exact match exists in the trademark database.
- Fallback: If the direct link fails, perform a web search for "USPTO trademark search [name]" and browse manually.

[!IMPORTANT] AGENTS: You must not rely solely on the "Web Activity" score. You are required to use your browser capabilities to verify the legal status using the provided links.

Output: Web presence assessment + list of direct links for manual clearance.

Phase 4: Domain Availability Checking

Identify which domains are available for registration.

Run availability check:

# Quick DNS check (fast)
npx -y bun run scripts/check-dns.ts velora.io zenify.app taskflow.com

# Detailed WHOIS check (slower, more info)
npx -y bun run scripts/check-whois.ts velora.io zenify.app taskflow.com

Interpret results:

✅ Available: No DNS/WHOIS records found
❌ Registered: Domain has active records
⚠️ Error: Check manually at registrar

Output: Availability table with status and registration details.

Phase 5: Analysis and Scoring

Rank domains by overall fit using a scoring framework.

Score each domain 1-10 across:

Brandability (memorable, pronounceable, spellable)
Trademark risk (based on Phase 3)
SEO potential (keyword relevance, .com advantage)
Budget fit (aligned with price range)
Marketing potential (social handles, logo-friendly)
User preference (matches style criteria)

Weighted scoring:

Total = (Brandability × 2) + Trademark Risk + SEO + Budget + Marketing + Style

Output: Ranked domain list with scores and rationale.

Phase 6: Deep Dive on Finalists

Comprehensive analysis of top 3-5 domains.

For each finalist, provide:

Name breakdown (pronunciation, meaning, associations)
Trademark risk summary
Domain history (Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/)
Social handle availability: npx -y bun run scripts/check-social.ts velora
Competitive landscape (similar domains in use)
Marketing angles and tagline suggestions
Registration recommendation

Output: Detailed dossier for each finalist domain.

Phase 7: Registration and Next Steps

Guide through registration process and setup.

See references:

references/registrars-comparison-2025.md - Compare pricing and features
references/registration-guide.md - Step-by-step registration walkthrough
references/dns-setup-guide.md - Configure A/CNAME/MX records

Key considerations:

Registrar choice: Cloudflare (free WHOIS privacy), Porkbun (low prices), Namecheap (support)
Defensive registrations: Consider .com + primary TLD + typos
Trademark filing: Consult attorney before significant investment
DNS setup: Point to hosting provider, configure email
Social profiles: Secure matching handles on key platforms

Output: Actionable registration checklist.

Quick Reference

Project type examples:

SaaS: .com, .io, .ai - brandable, compound words
Consumer app: .com, .app - short, memorable
E-commerce: .com, .shop - descriptive, keyword-rich
Personal brand: .com, .me - name-based, professional

TLD pricing (2025):

.com: $10-15/year (standard), $100+ (premium)
.io: $35-50/year
.ai: $80-100/year
.app: $15-20/year

Common pitfalls:

Numbers (hard to remember)
Hyphens (confusing, seen as spammy)
Double letters (typos: Flicker vs Flickr)
Trendy misspellings (may age poorly)
Long names (>15 characters)

References

references/trademark-search-guide.md - USPTO/EUIPO/UKIPO database links
references/registrars-comparison-2025.md - Pricing, features, pros/cons
references/registration-guide.md - Step-by-step registration
references/dns-setup-guide.md - A/CNAME/MX records

Examples

See examples/EXAMPLES.md for real-world walkthroughs.

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