NameNexus - AI-powered startup naming with instant domain checks

Description

An AI-powered startup name generator that creates unique business names and instantly checks domain availability. This tool helps entrepreneurs find catchy, available names for their ventures across multiple TLDs.

Key Features

• AI-driven name generation based on user prompts
• Real-time domain availability checking
• Multiple TLD options (.com, .io, .ai, .tech, .co)
• Customizable number of name suggestions
• Maximum price filter for domains
• Option to show/hide unavailable domains
• Save favorite names locally
• Direct link to view/purchase domains on Namecheap

This repository contains the full-stack application, including the AI name generation logic, domain availability API integration, and the user interface for a seamless naming experience.

How It Works

1. User Input: Users enter a description of their startup idea or the type of names they're looking for in the main text area.

2. Name Generation: When the user clicks the "Generate Names" button, the app sends a request to the OpenAI API to generate startup names based on the user's input.

3. Domain Availability: The app checks the availability of domains for each generated name using the Namecheap API.

4. Results Display: The generated names and their domain availability are displayed to the user. Users can sort the results, filter by availability, and see pricing information.

5. Customization: Users can customize the generation process by:

   • Selecting the number of names to generate
   • Choosing which Top-Level Domains (TLDs) to check
   • Setting a maximum price for domains

6. Save and Load: Users can save their favorite generated names locally and load them later.

7. Purchase Options: Users can click on available domains to view and potentially purchase them on Namecheap.

Key Components

• StartupNameGenerator: The main component that orchestrates the name generation process.
• Settings: Manages user preferences for name generation and domain checking.
• ResultsList: Displays the generated names, domain availability, and pricing.
• SavedNames: Allows users to save and load their favorite generated names.

Getting Started

First, run the development server:

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.

Environment Variables

To run this project, you need to set up the following environment variables in a .env.local file:

• OPENAI_API_KEY: Your OpenAI API key
• NAMECHEAP_API_USER: Your Namecheap API username
• NAMECHEAP_API_KEY: Your Namecheap API key
• NAMECHEAP_USERNAME: Your Namecheap username
• NAMECHEAP_CLIENT_IP: Your client IP address

Technologies Used

• Next.js: React framework for building the web application
• OpenAI API: For generating startup names
• Namecheap API: For checking domain availability and pricing
• Tailwind CSS: For styling and responsive design

Learn More

To learn more about the technologies used in this project, check out the following resources:

• Next.js Documentation
• OpenAI API Documentation
• Namecheap API Documentation
• Tailwind CSS Documentation

Deployment

This app can be easily deployed on platforms like Vercel or Netlify. Make sure to set up the required environment variables in your deployment environment.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.