Self-hosted first
Run Watch My Handle anywhere.
The Python CLI stores state in one JSON file and sends webhook or SMTP alerts. No Watch My Handle server is required.
Install
pip install -e .
Use honest signals
The claimwatch CLI reports not_registered, taken, unknown, or error. Not registered means no registry record, not permission to buy. Social handles never report available. Platforms that challenge requests or do not expose dependable public APIs stay unknown.
Nearly $0
Run it from cron or a scheduled GitHub Action. Persist .claimwatch/state.json between jobs.