name-gen

Generates creative project names and verifies their domain/IPN/trademark availability via automated searches.

1|Updated Jul 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill name-gen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: name-gen
Source: https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills/tree/main/skills/name-gen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill name-gen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of naming new projects by providing a structured, data-driven approach that balances creativity with practical availability and conflict checking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Brainstorming: Generates diverse name candidates across descriptive, abstract, compound, portmanteau, and metaphor categories.
  • Automated Availability Checks: Instantly verifies domain availability across multiple TLDs using RDAP protocols.
  • Conflict Research: Performs automated searches across npm, GitHub, and trademark databases to ensure your chosen name is unique and viable.

Quick Start

Ask the name-gen skill to brainstorm project names for a new open source CLI tool and check their domain availability.

Frequently Asked Questions about name-gen

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I brainstorm project names and check domain availability at the same time?

To brainstorm project names and check domain availability simultaneously, generate diverse candidate names across descriptive and abstract categories, then cross-reference them against domain registries using RDAP protocols for real-time lookups.

What's the best way to verify if a project name is already used on npm or GitHub?

The best way to verify if a project name is used on npm or GitHub is to perform automated conflict research across package managers, code repositories, and trademark databases to ensure your chosen name is unique.

Does project naming and domain lookup require internet connectivity?

Yes, project naming and domain lookup requires active internet connectivity because the system performs real-time domain lookups and web-based conflict research against live domain registries and package managers.

Can I generate abstract or portmanteau names for a new open source CLI tool?

Yes, you can generate abstract or portmanteau names for a new open source CLI tool through structured brainstorming that produces diverse candidates across descriptive, compound, metaphor, and portmanteau categories.

How does automated trademark checking work for new project names?

Automated trademark checking works by performing automated web-based searches across trademark databases, code repositories, and package registries to identify potential conflicts and ensure your chosen project name is legally viable.