# Domain Hunter

Search domains, compare prices, find promo codes, get purchase recommendations.

- Repository: https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills (1889 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: Apache-2.0
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill domain-hunter -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill domain-hunter -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill domain-hunter -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill domain-hunter -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add ReScienceLab/opc-skills`

## Description

Search domains, compare prices, find promo codes, get purchase recommendations. Use when user wants to buy a domain, check domain prices, find domain deals, compare registrars, or search for .ai/.com domains.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# 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)**
```bash
# 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:
```bash
open "https://www.spaceship.com/domains/?search={domain}.{tld}"
```

**Method 3: Bulk check via Namecheap/Dynadot**
- https://www.namecheap.com/domains/registration/results/?domain={domain}
- https://www.dynadot.com/domain/search?domain={domain}

**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:

The rest: https://github.com/ReScienceLab/opc-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/domain-hunter/SKILL.md