Name Checker

Check product and brand names for conflicts across trademarks, domains, and social media.

Repo Sync Before Edits (mandatory)

Before writing any output files, sync with the remote to avoid conflicts:

branch="$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD)"
git fetch origin
git pull --rebase origin "$branch"

If the working tree is dirty, stash first (git stash), sync, then pop (git stash pop). If origin is missing or conflicts occur, stop and ask the user before continuing.

Input

Name to analyze provided in $ARGUMENTS. If empty, ask user for the name.

Optionally check for prd.md in project to understand product context.

Analysis Protocol

CRITICAL: STOP immediately if any exact social handle is taken.

Step 1: Social Media Check (First Priority)

Use WebSearch to check handles on:

X/Twitter: "@[NAME]" site:twitter.com OR site:x.com
Instagram: "@[NAME]" site:instagram.com
Facebook: "[NAME]" site:facebook.com
LinkedIn: "[NAME]" site:linkedin.com/company
YouTube: "[NAME]" site:youtube.com
TikTok: "@[NAME]" site:tiktok.com

If exact handle taken: Return NEGATIVE: Exact social handle taken (@platform) and STOP. Suggest different name.

Step 2: Domain Check (if Step 1 clear)

Use WebSearch to check:

.com (highest priority)
.io, .app, .co
Regional: .eu, .fr

Search: site:[NAME].com and "[NAME].com" domain availability

Status:

Available: No active site
Parked: Domain exists but for-sale/parking
Active: In use (flag if same industry)

Step 3: Trademark Check (if Step 1 clear)

Use WebSearch for trademark databases:

Database	Search Query
WIPO	`"[NAME]" site:branddb.wipo.int`
EUIPO	`"[NAME]" site:euipo.europa.eu`
INPI (France)	`"[NAME]" site:inpi.fr`

Focus on Nice Classes 9, 35, 42 (software/technology). Note if marks are live or expired.

Step 4: Risk Assessment

Risk Level	Criteria
Low	Social handles available, .com available/parked, no trademark conflicts
Moderate	Some handles taken (not exact), .com taken but alternatives available, similar trademarks exist
High	Multiple handles taken, .com active in same industry, active trademarks in classes 9/35/42

Step 5: Recommendation

Proceed: Low risk - name is viable
Modify: Moderate risk - suggest 1-2 variants addressing conflicts
Abandon: High risk - suggest completely different alternatives

Output Format

SOCIAL: Clear | NEGATIVE: [reason]
DOMAIN: .com (status) | .io (status) | .app (status)
TM: WIPO (status) | EUIPO (status) | INPI (status)
RISK: [Low/Moderate/High] - [reason]
RECOMMEND: [Proceed/Modify/Abandon] (+ variants if needed)

PRD Integration

If prd.md found, add:

Name Fit Assessment:

Alignment with product vision
Memorability, pronunciation, spelling
Target audience fit

Alternative Suggestions:

Name	Rationale	Quick Risk
Name1	Why it fits	Availability
Name2	Why it fits	Availability
Name3	Why it fits	Availability

Final Action

Proceed: Confirm safe to use, suggest registration order (domain first, then socials)
Modify: Recommend best variant with explanation
Abandon: Recommend best alternative from suggestions

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