— name: domain-name-brainstormer description: 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. — # Domain Name Brainstormer This skill helps you find the perfect domain name for your project by generating creative options and checking what's actually available to register. ## When to Use This Skill – Starting a new project or company – Launching a product or service – Creating a personal brand or portfolio site – Rebranding an existing project – Registering a domain for a side project – Finding available alternatives when your first choice is taken ## What This Skill Does 1. **Understands Your Project**: Analyzes what you're building and who it's for 2. **Generates Creative Names**: Creates relevant, memorable domain options 3. **Checks Availability**: Verifies which domains are actually available across multiple TLDs 4. **Multiple Extensions**: Suggests .com, .io, .dev, .ai, .app, and more 5. **Provides Alternatives**: Offers variations if top choices are taken 6. **Branding Insights**: Explains why certain names work well ## How to Use ### Basic Brainstorming “` I'm building a project management tool for remote teams. Suggest domain names. “` “` Help me brainstorm domain names for a personal finance app “` ### Specific Preferences “` I need a domain name for my AI writing assistant. Prefer short names with .ai or .io extension. “` ### With Keywords “` Suggest domain names using the words "pixel" or "studio" for my design agency “` ## Example **User**: "I'm building a tool for developers to share code snippets. Suggest creative domain names." **Output**: “` Analyzing your project… Target audience: Developers Key features: Code sharing, snippets, collaboration 🎯 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 3. ✓ devpaste.com – Developer-focused Why: Familiar to devs (like pastebin), clear purpose ## Available (Alternative TLDs) 4. ✓ snippet.dev – Perfect extension for developers Why: .dev extension signals developer tool 5. ✓ codebox.io – Tech-forward Why: .io popular with tech startups, clean name 6. ✓ sharecode.app – Descriptive Why: .app extension, clearly states the action ## Premium/Taken (.com) – codeshare.com (Taken, est. $2,500) – snippets.com (Taken, premium domain) ## Recommendations 🏆 Top Pick: snippet.dev – Perfect for developer audience – Short and memorable – .dev extension adds credibility – Available now! 🥈 Runner-up: snippetbox.com – .com is universally recognized – Slightly longer but descriptive – Great brandability Next steps: 1. Register your favorite before someone else does! 2. Want me to check more variations? 3. Need help with logo ideas for these names? “` **Inspired by:** Ben Aiad's use case from Lenny's Newsletter ## Domain Naming Tips ### What Makes a Good Domain ✓ **Short**: Under 15 characters 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 – **.xyz**: Modern, creative projects – **.design**: Creative/design agencies – **.tech**: Technology companies ## Advanced Features ### Check Similar Variations “` Check availability for "codebase" and similar variations across .com, .io, .dev “` ### Industry-Specific “` Suggest domain names for a sustainable fashion brand, checking .eco and .fashion TLDs “` ### Multilingual Options “` Brainstorm domain names in English and Spanish for a language learning app “` ### Competitor Analysis “` Show me domain patterns used by successful project management tools, then suggest similar available ones “` ## Example Workflows ### Startup Launch 1. Describe your startup idea 2. Get 10-15 domain suggestions across TLDs 3. Review availability and pricing 4. Pick top 3 favorites 5. Register immediately ### Personal Brand 1. Share your name and profession 2. Get variations (firstname.com, firstnamelastname.dev, etc.) 3. Check social media handle availability too 4. Register consistent brand across platforms ### Product Naming 1. Describe product and target market 2. Get creative, brandable names 3. Check trademark conflicts 4. Verify domain and social availability 5. Test names with target audience ## Tips for Success 1. **Act Fast**: Good domains get taken quickly 2. **Register Variations**: Get .com and .io to protect brand 3. **Avoid Numbers**: Hard to communicate verbally 4. **Check Social Media**: Make sure @username is available too 5. **Say It Out Loud**: Test if it's easy to pronounce 6. **Check Trademarks**: Ensure no legal conflicts 7. **Think Long-term**: Will it still make sense in 5 years? ## Pricing Context When suggesting domains, I'll note: – Standard domains: ~$10-15/year – Premium TLDs (.io, .ai): ~$30-50/year – Taken domains: Market price if listed – Premium domains: $hundreds to $thousands ## Related Tools After picking a domain: – Check logo design options – Verify social media handles – Research trademark availability – Plan brand identity colors/fonts