BrandScout

Check domain and social media username availability for your brand name — instantly, for free.

Features

• 🔍 Domain availability across 7 TLDs (.com, .net, .org, .co, .io, .ai, .app)
• 👤 Username checks on GitHub, Reddit, Pinterest, Twitch, Medium, Vimeo
• 💡 Smart name suggestions when your first choice is taken
• 📊 Scoring system (0–100) based on availability, readability, and length
• 📥 Export results as CSV or TXT
• 📝 Blog with guides on branding and domains

Tech Stack

• Next.js 15 (App Router, TypeScript)
• Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Prisma + SQLite
• Domain checks via RDAP + DNS
• Username checks via HTTP HEAD requests
• MDX blog

Getting Started

git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/brandscout.git
cd brandscout
npm install
npx prisma migrate dev
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000.

Environment

Create .env:

DATABASE_URL="file:./dev.db"

No Paid APIs

All checks use free, public methods:

• Domains: RDAP protocol (rdap.org) with DNS fallback
• Usernames: HTTP HEAD requests to public profile URLs

Disclaimer

Availability can change quickly. Some platforms restrict automated checks; statuses marked "Unknown" require manual confirmation.

License

MIT