| name | name-gen |
| description | Guides structured naming workflows with brainstorming, domain availability checking, and conflict research. Triggers on "name a project", "brainstorm names", "find a name for", "check domain availability", "what should I call", or "suggest names".
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| effort | medium |
| argument-hint | [project description] |
| allowed-tools | Bash(bun:*), WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Glob |
Project Name Generator
Guide the user through a structured naming workflow with four phases.
Phase 1: Brainstorm
Gather context from the user:
- What does the project do?
- Who is the target audience?
- What tone/vibe? (playful, professional, technical, minimal)
- Any constraints? (max length, must be pronounceable, etc.)
Then generate 10–15 candidate names across these categories:
| Category | Description | Example |
|---|
| Descriptive | Says what it does | FastBuild, CodeLint |
| Abstract | Evocative, no literal meaning | Zephyr, Aura |
| Compound | Two words merged | CloudForge, DataWeave |
| Portmanteau | Blended words | Docktor (doc + doctor) |
| Metaphor | Conceptual parallel | Lighthouse, Compass |
Present names in a table and ask the user to shortlist 3–5 favorites.
Phase 2: Check Domains
Run the domain checker for each shortlisted name:
bun $SKILL_DIR/scripts/check-domains.ts --json <name1> <name2> <name3> --tlds=com,dev,io,app
Present domain availability results in a clear table. Highlight names with .com available.
Phase 3: Research Conflicts
For each name that has available domains, use WebSearch to check:
- npm registry — search
site:npmjs.com "<name>"
- GitHub — search
site:github.com "<name>"
- General web presence — search
"<name>" software OR library OR framework
- Trademarks — search
"<name>" trademark software
Summarize findings per name with a conflict level:
- None — No existing usage found
- Low — Minor/unrelated usage exists
- Medium — Similar projects exist but in different domains
- High — Direct conflict with established project
Phase 4: Recommend
Present a final comparison table:
| Name | .com | .dev | .io | npm | GitHub | Conflicts | Recommendation |
|---|
Rank names by overall viability and give a clear top recommendation with reasoning.
