How many domain ideas are generated?

Typically 5–10 ideas are generated based on the project description.

How is availability checked?

Availability is verified via WHOIS checks, registrar search pages, or bulk checks; only AVAILABLE domains are presented, and uncertain ones are marked (unverified).

Why are some domains marked (unverified)?

Because availability cannot be confirmed with certainty and user confirmation is required before moving forward.

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Domain Hunter Skill

Help users find and purchase domain names at the best price.

Workflow

Step 1: Generate Domain Ideas & Check Availability

Based on the user's project description, generate 5-10 creative domain name suggestions.

Guidelines:

Keep names short (under 15 characters)
Make them memorable and brandable
Consider: {action}{noun}, {noun}{suffix}, {prefix}{keyword}
Common suffixes: app, io, hq, ly, ify, now, hub

CRITICAL: Always check availability before presenting domains to user!

Use one of these methods to verify availability:

Method 1: WHOIS check (most reliable)

# Check if domain is available via whois
whois {domain}.{tld} 2>/dev/null | grep -i "no match\|not found\|available\|no data found" && echo "AVAILABLE" || echo "TAKEN"

Method 2: Registrar search page Open the registrar's domain search in browser to verify:

open "https://www.spaceship.com/domains/?search={domain}.{tld}"

Method 3: Bulk check via Namecheap/Dynadot

IMPORTANT:

Only present domains that are confirmed AVAILABLE
Mark any uncertain domains with "(unverified)"
Present suggestions to user and wait for confirmation before proceeding
Ask user to pick their preferred options or provide feedback
Only move to Step 2 after user approves domain name(s)

Step 2: Compare Prices

Use WebSearch to find current prices:

WebSearch: "cheapest .{tld} domain registrar 2026 site:tld-list.com"
WebSearch: ".{tld} domain price comparison tldes.com"

Key price comparison sites:

tld-list.com/tld/{tld}
tldes.com/{tld}
domaintyper.com/{tld}-domain

Step 3: Find Promo Codes

Use Twitter skill to search registrar accounts:

cd <twitter_skill_directory>
python3 scripts/search_tweets.py "from:{registrar} promo code" --type Latest --limit 15
python3 scripts/search_tweets.py "{registrar} promo code coupon" --type Latest --limit 15

Use Reddit skill to search domain communities:

cd <reddit_skill_directory>
python3 scripts/search_posts.py "{registrar} promo code" --limit 15
python3 scripts/search_posts.py "{registrar} coupon discount" --subreddit Domains --limit 10

Major registrar Twitter handles:

@spaceship, @Dynadot, @Namecheap, @Porkbun, @namesilo, @Cloudflare

Step 4: Recommend

Present final recommendation in this format:

## Recommendation

**Domain:** example.ai
**Best Registrar:** Spaceship
**Price:** $68.98/year (2-year minimum = $137.96)
**Promo Code:** None available for .ai
**Purchase Link:** https://www.spaceship.com/

### Price Comparison
| Registrar | Year 1 | Renewal | 2-Year Total |
|-----------|--------|---------|--------------|
| Spaceship | $68.98 | $68.98  | $137.96      |
| Cloudflare| $70.00 | $70.00  | $140.00      |
| Porkbun   | $71.40 | $72.40  | $143.80      |

Important Notes

Premium TLDs (.ai, .io) rarely have promo codes - wholesale costs are too high
.ai domains require 2-year minimum registration
Cloudflare offers at-cost pricing with no markup
Renewal prices often differ from registration - always check both
WHOIS privacy is free at most registrars (Cloudflare, Namecheap, Porkbun)

References

references/registrars.md - Detailed registrar comparison
references/spaceship-api.md - Spaceship API for automated domain operations

Source

git clone https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills/blob/main/skills/domain-hunter/SKILL.mdView on GitHub

Overview

Domain Hunter helps users discover creative domain ideas, verify availability, compare registrar prices, and locate promo codes to secure the best deal. It’s designed for when you want to buy a domain, check prices across registrars, or search for .ai/.com domains.

How This Skill Works

First generate 5–10 domain ideas tailored to your project while keeping names short and brandable. Then verify availability with WHOIS, registrar search pages, or bulk checks, and present only AVAILABLE domains (marking uncertain ones as unverified). Next, move to price comparison and promo code hunting before making a purchase recommendation.

When to Use It

When you want to buy a domain and need ideas
When you need to compare registrar prices for .ai or .com domains
When you’re hunting promo codes or discounts
When you must confirm domain availability before presenting options
When you want a final purchase recommendation with price breakdowns

Quick Start

Step 1: Generate domain ideas and verify availability (WHOIS or registrar page)
Step 2: Compare prices across registrars and note renewal costs
Step 3: Look up promo codes and present a purchase recommendation with a link

Best Practices

Keep domain ideas under 15 characters to favor brandability
Always verify availability with WHOIS first, then registrar search
Mark uncertain domains with (unverified) and wait for user confirmation
Cross-check price quotes from multiple registrars (including renewal costs)
Note special rules for premium TLDs (e.g., .ai may require 2-year minimum)

Example Use Cases

A startup explores catchy .ai domains and confirms availability via WHOIS, then compares Spaceship, Namecheap, and Dynadot prices
A blogger searches for a memorable .com domain, checks availability, and finds the best renewal rate
A SaaS team uses promo-code hunting to lower first-year costs on a new domain
A marketer runs a price comparison across top registrars and documents the 2-year minimum for .ai
A founder requests a final recommended domain with a purchase link and price breakdown

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