FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask first.
Is there a hosted version or an account to sign up for?
No. Application Namer is a web app you run yourself. There is no sign-in and no account.
Do I need an API key?
Not for Checks: every Registry is queried without a key. Suggestions need one configured Provider: an Anthropic or OpenAI key, or a reachable MCP bridge.
Does Available mean the Name is mine?
No. Available means no entry with that Name existed on that Registry when the Check ran. It reserves nothing, and it is not a trademark search.
Why does GitHub say Rate limited?
GitHub limits searches to about 10 a minute without a token. Set GITHUB_TOKEN (no scopes needed) to raise that to about 30.
Why is a Name Taken on GitHub when no package uses it?
On GitHub, Taken means some public repository has exactly that name, under any owner. GitHub is a repository host, not a package registry.
Can I check scoped npm names like @me/tool?
No. Names starting with @ are not supported by the Name validation rules.
Where do my Names go?
To the five Registries’ public APIs for a Check, and, when you ask for Suggestions, to the Provider you pick. Results are cached in the app’s memory for 5 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Nothing to run the app. Provider usage, if any, is billed by the Provider to the owner of the key. See the plans page.
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