---
name: domain-hunter
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.
  Use when: The executive requests execution of this domain.
  Skip when: The task is outside the scope of this module.
---


> [!IMPORTANT]
> **GFV-Adapted Skill** — This skill runs within the GetFresh Ventures infrastructure. Follow these conventions.

### GFV Infrastructure Integration

**Credentials** — Never use `.env` files. All secrets live in macOS Keychain:
```bash
security find-generic-password -s "<service>" -a "<account>" -w
```
Check `~/Documents/Code/gfv-brain/scripts/pil_config.py` for service mappings.

**Data Sources** — Before querying external APIs, check PIL first:
- `search_pil` / `smart_search` / `vector_search` MCP tools (491K+ embeddings, 81K entities)
- Supabase tables: `entity_embeddings`, `ont_entities`, `ont_facts`
- Local SQLite: WhatsApp (59K msgs), Slack (2.5K msgs), `gfv_memory.db`

**Output** — Save results to `~/Documents/Code/gfv-brain/` or PIL via Supabase. Never send external messages (email, Slack, WhatsApp) without the Executive's explicit "send it" approval.

**Active Clients**:
- **GetFresh Ventures** — Venture studio: getfreshventures.com

---


# 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:

```bash
cd <twitter_skill_directory>
[STUB AVOIDED] Execute search_tweets.py via available MCP/agent tools rather than a missing local script "from:{registrar} promo code" --type Latest --limit 15
[STUB AVOIDED] Execute search_tweets.py via available MCP/agent tools rather than a missing local script "{registrar} promo code coupon" --type Latest --limit 15
```

Use **Reddit skill** to search domain communities:

```bash
cd <reddit_skill_directory>
[STUB AVOIDED] Execute search_posts.py via available MCP/agent tools rather than a missing local script "{registrar} promo code" --limit 15
[STUB AVOIDED] Execute search_posts.py via available MCP/agent tools rather than a missing local script "{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

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

## References

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



## When to Trigger
- When requested by the Executive.
- When the task aligns with the core competency of this skill.

## When to Skip
- When the data or answers already exist in the PIL memory bus.
- When the task requires physical intervention or manual approval before drafting.

## GFV Integration
**Credentials** — Never use `.env` files. All secrets live in macOS Keychain:
`security find-generic-password -s "<service>" -a "<account>" -w`
**Data Sources** — Before querying external APIs, check PIL first (`search_pil`, `gfv_memory.db`).
**Output** — Save results to `~/Documents/Code/gfv-brain/`. Never send external messages without the Executive`s explicit "send it" approval.

## Anti-Patterns
- **Summarizing instead of resolving**: Do not just summarize what needs to be done. Do the work.
- **Bypassing the Gate**: Do not execute risky actions without human-in-the-loop validation.

## References
- **GFV Standard**: GetFresh Ventures Growth by Design CEO AI Kit Architecture

<verification_gate>
# Delivery Gate

STOP AND VERIFY BEFORE DECLARING THIS TASK COMPLETE.

1. Did you verify that the execution meets all documented requirements safely?
2. Ensure you have not bypassed any "requires_human_approval" constraints.
</verification_gate>

<!-- Original Community Author: opc -->

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