staked

name	staked
description	Check package name availability across registries (npm, PyPI, crates.io, RubyGems, NuGet, Hex, pub.dev, Homebrew, Docker Hub, CocoaPods, and 19 more). Use when a user wants to find an available name for a library, tool, or package, or is researching whether a name is taken.
allowed-tools	["Bash(staked:*)"]
user-invocable	true
argument-hint	<name> [name2 name3 ...]
metadata	{"author":"bradleydwyer","version":"2.0.3","status":"experimental"}

staked -- Package Name Availability Checker

Checks whether a package name is available across 29 registries. Always use -j for JSON output.

When to Use This Skill

• User wants to know if a package name is taken
• Brainstorming or comparing names for a new library/tool
• Checking a name across specific registries or languages

Installation

The staked CLI must be available on PATH. Verify with staked --list-registries. Install before proceeding if not found.

Workflow

Step 1: Determine Scope

User Says	Flags
"is X available?" (general)	(none -- checks 10 popular registries)
"check all registries"	-a (all 29)
"check on npm and crates"	-r npm,crates
"I'm writing a Rust crate"	-l rust
multiple candidate names	pass all names as positional args

Step 2: Run the Check

Always use -j for JSON output:

staked -j myname                    # 10 popular registries
staked -j foo bar baz               # multiple candidates
staked -j -a myname                 # all 29 registries
staked -j -r npm,crates,pypi myname # specific registries
staked -j -l rust,python myname     # filter by language

Step 3: Report Results

Parse the JSON and present a clear summary:

• Lead with the verdict: is the name available where it matters?
• Group results by available/taken
• If checking multiple names, compare them side by side
• Call out conflicts on high-priority registries (npm, PyPI, crates.io) explicitly
• When choosing between candidates, recommend the name with the broadest availability

CLI Quick Reference

staked myname                # 10 popular registries
staked foo bar baz           # multiple names
staked -j myname             # JSON output (always use this)
staked -v myname             # verbose per-registry detail
staked -a myname             # all 29 registries
staked -r npm,crates myname  # specific registries
staked -l rust,python myname # filter by language
staked --list-registries     # show all supported registries

Tips

• Always use -j. Human-readable output is for direct terminal use only.
• When a user says "Rust" or "Python", use -l rather than listing individual registries.
• If a name is taken, suggest variations and check those too.