How to Find Expired Domains with Copilot
Search expired domains in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter.
Tool
Copilot brings domain search directly into your project setup workflow, letting you find and evaluate available domains while scaffolding a new project. Check availability for names that work as both domains and CLI commands, search across developer-friendly TLDs like .dev and .io, and integrate domain selection into your project initialization process. Perfect for developers who want to secure the right name before writing the first line of code.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Domain Search tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find expired domains related to developer tools"
- Copilot searches for expired domain opportunities
- Ask: "Do any of these have existing backlinks or SEO authority?"
- Register the best candidate
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Domain Search tool
Search for expired .io and .dev domains related to "code" and "deploy".
Tips
- Expired developer-focused domains can have valuable GitHub and Stack Overflow backlinks
- Copilot can help you evaluate domains as part of a project planning workflow
- Set up periodic searches to catch newly expired domains in your niche