• AVAILABILITY
  • PRICING
  • DECISION
  • HUMAN

How to check domain availability and pricing with your AI

Connect Porkbun to your AI client to turn a chat interface into a domain research tool. Once connected, your agent handles the lookups and cost calculations.

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Short answer

Can I use my AI to find and price domains?

Yes. Your AI uses Porkbun to check if a specific name is taken and fetch the current registration price for different extensions. You'll get a list of available options and their costs directly in your chat.

The results you get

What your AI finds

Your agent does the heavy lifting by pulling live data from the registry.

AVAILABILITY

Instant name checks

The AI checks if your desired domain is free. You'll know immediately if a name is available to register.

PRICING

Real-time TLD costs

Your agent pulls the latest registration fees for various extensions. This helps you stay within budget.

DECISION

Compare your options

The AI organizes the results into a clear list. You can weigh different extensions against their price tags.

HUMAN

Final purchase

The AI cannot buy the domain for you. You'll need to go to Porkbun to finish the transaction.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for domain info.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the Porkbun registry.

  1. Verify name status

    The AI checks if the specific domain string you want is currently registered.

    check_domain_availability

  2. Fetch extension costs

    Once a name is cleared, the AI looks up how much different TLDs cost to register.

    get_domain_pricing

  3. Format the data

    The AI cleans up the raw registry data into a readable list of names and prices.

    check_domain_availabilityget_domain_pricing

  4. Suggest alternatives

    If your first choice is taken, the AI uses the availability data to suggest similar available names.

    check_domain_availability

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your domain search.

Starting points

Swap out the domain names and extensions with your own ideas.

Porkbun Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_V2vgFNoGGDdybaSQMBwRpoEWa8c7ltqLS89OlXcF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Porkbun capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "porkbun-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_V2vgFNoGGDdybaSQMBwRpoEWa8c7ltqLS89OlXcF/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check if the domain 'pixelcraft.io' is available.

  • How much does it cost to register 'startup.net' on Porkbun?

  • Find me five available .com domains related to 'coffee roasting'.

  • Compare the pricing for 'mybrand.org' versus 'mybrand.net'.

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Start here

Connect Porkbun once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions in your preferred MCP client immediately.

Connect Porkbun to your AI

FAQ

How the Porkbun connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI buy the domain for me?

    No. The AI can only check availability and pricing. You must log in to Porkbun to actually purchase a domain.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my Porkbun account settings?

    No. The AI only has permission to read availability and pricing data. It cannot modify your account or settings.

  • 03

    Does the AI know about domain transfers?

    No. The current tools are limited to checking availability and new registration pricing.

  • 04

    Can I check multiple domains at once?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to check a list of names in a single prompt.

  • 05

    Is the pricing information up to date?

    Yes. The AI fetches the pricing directly from Porkbun when you ask.

  • More questions about Porkbun? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Porkbun Connector can do

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