NameLens

Stress-tests open-source project names with live collision checks before you commit.

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
9.6/10
Tested
Jul 16, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · 496f16b

Ran a real mini-task naming a photo-dedup CLI: the skill's live-check step caught a genuine same-category collision (an actual GitHub repo literally named 'PicSweep') that a naive baseline brainstorm would have missed, and correctly labeled PyPI checks UNVERIFIED when PyPI's bot-challenge page blocked the request instead of silently assuming availability.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 9/10
  • Docs & honesty 5/5

What NameLens does

NameLens generates naming candidates across independent linguistic lanes, then runs live GitHub/registry/web collision checks and classifies risk (Green/Yellow/Red/Unverified) before returning one evidence-backed recommendation. Trigger it when naming or renaming a project, comparing candidate names, or screening namespace/trademark risk.

How to install NameLens

git clone https://github.com/geekjourneyx/namelens
cd namelens
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r skills/namelens ~/.claude/skills/namelens

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger NameLens

  • /namelens Stress-tests open-source project names with live collision checks before you commit.

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • I'm naming a new photo-dedup CLI, check if the name is already taken
  • Compare these three project name candidates for collision risk
  • Screen this open-source project name for trademark conflicts

Frequently asked questions

Is the NameLens skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from geekjourneyx/namelens. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does NameLens work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 16, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Ran a real mini-task naming a photo-dedup CLI: the skill's live-check step caught a genuine same-category collision (an actual GitHub repo literally named 'PicSweep') that a naive baseline brainstorm would have missed, and correctly labeled PyPI checks UNVERIFIED when PyPI's bot-challenge page blocked the request instead of silently assuming availability.
What is the NameLens SkillProof Score?
9.6/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 9/10, docs & honesty 5/5.
How do I install NameLens?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use NameLens with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.