diff --git a/backend/app/api/__init__.py b/backend/app/api/__init__.py
index de0b209..4830050 100644
--- a/backend/app/api/__init__.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/__init__.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ from app.api.hunt import router as hunt_router
 from app.api.cfo import router as cfo_router
 from app.api.drops import router as drops_router
 from app.api.llm import router as llm_router
-from app.api.llm_agent import router as llm_agent_router
+from app.api.llm_naming import router as llm_naming_router
 
 api_router = APIRouter()
 
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ api_router.include_router(hunt_router, prefix="/hunt", tags=["Hunt"])
 api_router.include_router(cfo_router, prefix="/cfo", tags=["CFO"])
 api_router.include_router(drops_router, tags=["Drops - Zone Files"])
 api_router.include_router(llm_router, tags=["LLM"])
-api_router.include_router(llm_agent_router, tags=["LLM"])
+api_router.include_router(llm_naming_router, tags=["LLM Naming"])
 
 # Marketplace (For Sale) - from analysis_3.md
 api_router.include_router(listings_router, prefix="/listings", tags=["Marketplace - For Sale"])
diff --git a/backend/app/api/llm_agent.py b/backend/app/api/llm_agent.py
deleted file mode 100644
index c130cc4..0000000
--- a/backend/app/api/llm_agent.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,121 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Hunter Companion API Endpoint
-
-This is the main endpoint for the Hunter Companion chat.
-Uses code-first architecture: intent detection via pattern matching,
-tool execution, and template-based responses. LLM is NOT used for routing.
-"""
-
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import json
-from typing import Any, Literal, Optional
-
-from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, Request, status
-from fastapi.responses import StreamingResponse
-from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
-from sqlalchemy import select
-from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
-
-from app.api.deps import get_current_user
-from app.database import get_db
-from app.models.subscription import Subscription
-from app.models.user import User
-from app.services.hunter_companion import process_message
-
-
-router = APIRouter(prefix="/llm", tags=["LLM"])
-
-
-def _tier_level(tier: str) -> int:
-    t = (tier or "").lower()
-    if t == "tycoon":
-        return 3
-    if t == "trader":
-        return 2
-    return 1
-
-
-async def _get_user_tier(db: AsyncSession, user: User) -> str:
-    res = await db.execute(select(Subscription).where(Subscription.user_id == user.id))
-    sub = res.scalar_one_or_none()
-    if not sub:
-        return "scout"
-    return sub.tier.value
-
-
-class ChatMessage(BaseModel):
-    role: Literal["system", "user", "assistant"]
-    content: str
-
-
-class AgentRequest(BaseModel):
-    messages: list[ChatMessage] = Field(default_factory=list, min_length=1)
-    path: str = Field(default="/terminal/hunt")
-    model: Optional[str] = None
-    temperature: float = Field(default=0.3, ge=0.0, le=2.0)
-    stream: bool = True
-
-
-async def _generate_sse_response(content: str):
-    """Generate SSE-formatted response chunks."""
-    # Split content into chunks for streaming effect
-    chunk_size = 20
-    for i in range(0, len(content), chunk_size):
-        chunk = content[i:i + chunk_size]
-        data = {"choices": [{"delta": {"content": chunk}}]}
-        yield f"data: {json.dumps(data)}\n\n".encode()
-    yield b"data: [DONE]\n\n"
-
-
-@router.post("/agent")
-async def hunter_companion_chat(
-    payload: AgentRequest,
-    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
-    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
-):
-    """
-    Hunter Companion Chat Endpoint
-    
-    - Trader/Tycoon: Full access to all features
-    - Scout: Blocked (403)
-    """
-    # Check tier
-    tier = await _get_user_tier(db, current_user)
-    if _tier_level(tier) < 2:
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_403_FORBIDDEN,
-            detail="Hunter Companion requires Trader or Tycoon plan."
-        )
-    
-    # Get the last user message
-    user_messages = [m for m in payload.messages if m.role == "user"]
-    if not user_messages:
-        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="No user message provided")
-    
-    last_message = user_messages[-1].content
-    
-    # Process the message (code-first, no LLM for routing)
-    try:
-        response = await process_message(
-            db=db,
-            user=current_user,
-            message=last_message,
-            path=payload.path,
-        )
-    except Exception as e:
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=500,
-            detail=f"Processing failed: {type(e).__name__}: {e}"
-        )
-    
-    # Return as SSE stream (for frontend compatibility)
-    if payload.stream:
-        return StreamingResponse(
-            _generate_sse_response(response),
-            media_type="text/event-stream",
-            headers={"Cache-Control": "no-cache", "Connection": "keep-alive"},
-        )
-    
-    # Non-stream response
-    return {"content": response}
diff --git a/backend/app/api/llm_naming.py b/backend/app/api/llm_naming.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..56aa4d3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/api/llm_naming.py
@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+"""
+API endpoints for LLM-powered naming features.
+Used by Trends and Forge tabs in the Hunt page.
+"""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from typing import Optional
+
+from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
+from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
+from sqlalchemy import select
+from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
+
+from app.api.deps import get_current_user
+from app.database import get_db
+from app.models.subscription import Subscription, SubscriptionTier
+from app.models.user import User
+from app.services.llm_naming import (
+    expand_trend_keywords,
+    analyze_trend,
+    generate_brandable_names,
+    generate_similar_names,
+)
+
+
+router = APIRouter(prefix="/naming", tags=["LLM Naming"])
+
+
+def _tier_level(tier: str) -> int:
+    t = (tier or "").lower()
+    if t == "tycoon":
+        return 3
+    if t == "trader":
+        return 2
+    return 1
+
+
+async def _get_user_tier(db: AsyncSession, user: User) -> str:
+    res = await db.execute(select(Subscription).where(Subscription.user_id == user.id))
+    sub = res.scalar_one_or_none()
+    if not sub:
+        return "scout"
+    return sub.tier.value
+
+
+async def _require_trader_or_above(db: AsyncSession, user: User):
+    """Check that user has at least Trader tier."""
+    tier = await _get_user_tier(db, user)
+    if _tier_level(tier) < 2:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_403_FORBIDDEN,
+            detail="AI naming features require Trader or Tycoon plan."
+        )
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# TRENDS TAB ENDPOINTS
+# ============================================================================
+
+class TrendExpandRequest(BaseModel):
+    trend: str = Field(..., min_length=1, max_length=100)
+    geo: str = Field(default="US", max_length=5)
+
+
+class TrendExpandResponse(BaseModel):
+    keywords: list[str]
+    trend: str
+
+
+@router.post("/trends/expand", response_model=TrendExpandResponse)
+async def expand_trend(
+    request: TrendExpandRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
+):
+    """
+    Expand a trending topic into related domain-friendly keywords.
+    Requires Trader or Tycoon subscription.
+    """
+    await _require_trader_or_above(db, current_user)
+    
+    keywords = await expand_trend_keywords(request.trend, request.geo)
+    return TrendExpandResponse(keywords=keywords, trend=request.trend)
+
+
+class TrendAnalyzeRequest(BaseModel):
+    trend: str = Field(..., min_length=1, max_length=100)
+    geo: str = Field(default="US", max_length=5)
+
+
+class TrendAnalyzeResponse(BaseModel):
+    analysis: str
+    trend: str
+
+
+@router.post("/trends/analyze", response_model=TrendAnalyzeResponse)
+async def analyze_trend_endpoint(
+    request: TrendAnalyzeRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
+):
+    """
+    Get AI analysis of a trending topic for domain investors.
+    Requires Trader or Tycoon subscription.
+    """
+    await _require_trader_or_above(db, current_user)
+    
+    analysis = await analyze_trend(request.trend, request.geo)
+    return TrendAnalyzeResponse(analysis=analysis, trend=request.trend)
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# FORGE TAB ENDPOINTS
+# ============================================================================
+
+class BrandableGenerateRequest(BaseModel):
+    concept: str = Field(..., min_length=3, max_length=200)
+    style: Optional[str] = Field(default=None, max_length=50)
+    count: int = Field(default=15, ge=5, le=30)
+
+
+class BrandableGenerateResponse(BaseModel):
+    names: list[str]
+    concept: str
+
+
+@router.post("/forge/generate", response_model=BrandableGenerateResponse)
+async def generate_brandables(
+    request: BrandableGenerateRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
+):
+    """
+    Generate brandable domain names based on a concept description.
+    Requires Trader or Tycoon subscription.
+    """
+    await _require_trader_or_above(db, current_user)
+    
+    names = await generate_brandable_names(
+        request.concept,
+        style=request.style,
+        count=request.count
+    )
+    return BrandableGenerateResponse(names=names, concept=request.concept)
+
+
+class SimilarNamesRequest(BaseModel):
+    brand: str = Field(..., min_length=2, max_length=50)
+    count: int = Field(default=12, ge=5, le=20)
+
+
+class SimilarNamesResponse(BaseModel):
+    names: list[str]
+    brand: str
+
+
+@router.post("/forge/similar", response_model=SimilarNamesResponse)
+async def generate_similar(
+    request: SimilarNamesRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
+):
+    """
+    Generate names similar to an existing brand.
+    Requires Trader or Tycoon subscription.
+    """
+    await _require_trader_or_above(db, current_user)
+    
+    names = await generate_similar_names(request.brand, count=request.count)
+    return SimilarNamesResponse(names=names, brand=request.brand)
+
diff --git a/backend/app/services/hunter_companion.py b/backend/app/services/hunter_companion.py
deleted file mode 100644
index f3163e5..0000000
--- a/backend/app/services/hunter_companion.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,523 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Hunter Companion - Code-First Architecture
-
-This module handles the Hunter Companion chat WITHOUT relying on LLM for intent detection.
-All routing is done via code (regex, keywords). LLM is only used as a last resort.
-"""
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import re
-from dataclasses import dataclass
-from enum import Enum
-from typing import Any, Optional
-
-from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
-
-from app.models.user import User
-from app.services.llm_tools import execute_tool
-
-
-class Intent(Enum):
-    GREETING = "greeting"
-    HELP = "help"
-    ANALYZE_DOMAIN = "analyze_domain"
-    WATCHLIST = "watchlist"
-    PORTFOLIO = "portfolio"
-    AUCTIONS = "auctions"
-    DROPS = "drops"
-    LISTINGS = "listings"
-    INBOX = "inbox"
-    SNIPER = "sniper"
-    YIELD = "yield"
-    UNCLEAR = "unclear"
-
-
-@dataclass
-class DetectedIntent:
-    intent: Intent
-    params: dict[str, Any]
-    confidence: float
-
-
-# ============================================================================
-# INTENT DETECTION (Pure Code - No LLM)
-# ============================================================================
-
-def detect_intent(text: str) -> DetectedIntent:
-    """Detect user intent using pattern matching. No LLM involved."""
-    t = (text or "").strip().lower()
-    
-    # 1. Greeting
-    if _is_greeting(t):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.GREETING, {}, 1.0)
-    
-    # 2. Help / Capabilities
-    if _is_help(t):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.HELP, {}, 1.0)
-    
-    # 3. Domain Analysis (detect domain in text)
-    domain = _extract_domain(text)
-    if domain:
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.ANALYZE_DOMAIN, {"domain": domain}, 0.95)
-    
-    # 4. Watchlist queries
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["watchlist", "tracking", "monitored", "watching"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.WATCHLIST, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 5. Portfolio queries
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["portfolio", "my domains", "owned", "roi", "investment", "value"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.PORTFOLIO, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 6. Auction queries
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["auction", "ending", "deals", "bid", "expir"]):
-        hours = _extract_hours(t)
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.AUCTIONS, {"hours": hours}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 7. Drops
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["drop", "dropped", "zone file", "expired"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.DROPS, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 8. Listings / For Sale
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["listing", "for sale", "selling", "leads"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.LISTINGS, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 9. Inbox
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["inbox", "message", "unread", "conversation"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.INBOX, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 10. Sniper alerts
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["sniper", "alert", "notification", "filter"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.SNIPER, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # 11. Yield
-    if _matches_keywords(t, ["yield", "earning", "revenue", "monetiz"]):
-        return DetectedIntent(Intent.YIELD, {}, 0.9)
-    
-    # Fallback: unclear intent
-    return DetectedIntent(Intent.UNCLEAR, {"original": text}, 0.3)
-
-
-def _is_greeting(t: str) -> bool:
-    greetings = {"hi", "hello", "hey", "yo", "sup", "hola", "hallo", "moin", "servus"}
-    clean = re.sub(r'[!?.,]', '', t).strip()
-    return clean in greetings or (len(clean) <= 10 and any(g in clean for g in greetings))
-
-
-def _is_help(t: str) -> bool:
-    patterns = [
-        "what can you do",
-        "what do you do", 
-        "help",
-        "how can you help",
-        "capabilities",
-        "features",
-        "was kannst du",
-        "hilfe",
-    ]
-    return any(p in t for p in patterns)
-
-
-def _matches_keywords(t: str, keywords: list[str]) -> bool:
-    return any(kw in t for kw in keywords)
-
-
-def _extract_domain(text: str) -> Optional[str]:
-    """Extract a domain from text using regex."""
-    # Match patterns like: example.com, sub.example.co.uk, etc.
-    pattern = r'\b([a-zA-Z0-9][-a-zA-Z0-9]*\.)+[a-zA-Z]{2,}\b'
-    matches = re.findall(pattern, text)
-    
-    if not matches:
-        return None
-    
-    # Reconstruct full domain from the match
-    full_match = re.search(pattern, text)
-    if full_match:
-        domain = full_match.group(0).lower()
-        # Filter out common non-domains
-        if domain not in {"example.com", "test.com", "domain.com", "e.g.", "i.e."}:
-            return domain
-    return None
-
-
-def _extract_hours(t: str) -> int:
-    """Extract hours from text like '2 hours' or 'next 4h'."""
-    match = re.search(r'(\d+)\s*(?:hour|h\b|hr)', t)
-    if match:
-        return min(int(match.group(1)), 168)  # Max 1 week
-    return 24  # Default
-
-
-# ============================================================================
-# RESPONSE HANDLERS (No LLM - Template Based)
-# ============================================================================
-
-RESPONSES = {
-    Intent.GREETING: """Hey! I'm your Hunter Companion.
-
-I can help you with:
-• Analyze any domain - just type it
-• Show auctions ending soon
-• Check your watchlist or portfolio
-• Find recently dropped domains
-
-What would you like to do?""",
-
-    Intent.HELP: """Here's what I can do:
-
-• Domain Analysis - Type any domain (e.g., "startup.io")
-• Auctions - "show auctions" or "ending soon"
-• Watchlist - "show my watchlist"
-• Portfolio - "portfolio summary" or "my ROI"
-• Drops - "show drops" or "dropped domains"
-• Listings - "my listings" or "leads"
-
-Just ask naturally or type a domain to analyze!""",
-
-    Intent.UNCLEAR: """I'm not sure what you're looking for.
-
-Try one of these:
-• Type a domain to analyze (e.g., "crypto.io")
-• "show auctions ending soon"
-• "my watchlist"
-• "portfolio summary"
-
-What would you like to do?""",
-}
-
-
-async def handle_intent(
-    db: AsyncSession,
-    user: User,
-    detected: DetectedIntent,
-    path: str,
-) -> str:
-    """Handle the detected intent and return a response."""
-    
-    # Static responses
-    if detected.intent in RESPONSES:
-        return RESPONSES[detected.intent]
-    
-    # Dynamic responses (tool-based)
-    try:
-        if detected.intent == Intent.ANALYZE_DOMAIN:
-            return await _handle_analyze(db, user, detected.params.get("domain", ""), path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.WATCHLIST:
-            return await _handle_watchlist(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.PORTFOLIO:
-            return await _handle_portfolio(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.AUCTIONS:
-            return await _handle_auctions(db, user, detected.params.get("hours", 24), path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.DROPS:
-            return await _handle_drops(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.LISTINGS:
-            return await _handle_listings(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.INBOX:
-            return await _handle_inbox(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.SNIPER:
-            return await _handle_sniper(db, user, path)
-        
-        if detected.intent == Intent.YIELD:
-            return await _handle_yield(db, user, path)
-            
-    except Exception as e:
-        return f"Sorry, something went wrong: {str(e)}"
-    
-    return RESPONSES[Intent.UNCLEAR]
-
-
-async def _handle_analyze(db: AsyncSession, user: User, domain: str, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle domain analysis."""
-    if not domain:
-        return "Please provide a domain to analyze."
-    
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "analyze_domain", {"domain": domain}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not analyze {domain}: {result['error']}"
-    
-    # Format the analysis result
-    score = result.get("pounce_score", 0)
-    
-    # Determine recommendation
-    if score >= 70:
-        rec = "BUY"
-        rec_emoji = "✓"
-    elif score >= 50:
-        rec = "CONSIDER" 
-        rec_emoji = "~"
-    else:
-        rec = "SKIP"
-        rec_emoji = "✗"
-    
-    lines = [
-        f"Analysis: {domain}",
-        f"",
-        f"Pounce Score: {score}/100",
-        f"Recommendation: {rec_emoji} {rec}",
-    ]
-    
-    # Availability
-    avail = result.get("availability", {})
-    if avail:
-        status = "Available" if avail.get("is_available") else "Taken"
-        lines.append(f"Status: {status}")
-    
-    # Value estimate
-    value = result.get("value", {})
-    if value and value.get("estimated_value"):
-        lines.append(f"Est. Value: ${value['estimated_value']:,.0f}")
-    
-    # Risk
-    risk = result.get("risk", {})
-    if risk and risk.get("risk_level"):
-        lines.append(f"Risk: {risk['risk_level']}")
-    
-    # Radio test
-    radio = result.get("radio_test", {})
-    if radio and radio.get("score") is not None:
-        lines.append(f"Radio Test: {radio['score']}/100")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_watchlist(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle watchlist query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "list_watchlist", {"per_page": 10}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load watchlist: {result['error']}"
-    
-    domains = result.get("domains", [])
-    total = result.get("total", 0)
-    
-    if not domains:
-        return "Your watchlist is empty.\n\nAdd domains from the Hunt page to start tracking."
-    
-    lines = [f"Your Watchlist ({total} domains)", ""]
-    
-    for d in domains[:10]:
-        status = "✓" if d.get("is_available") else "•"
-        lines.append(f"{status} {d.get('name', 'unknown')}")
-    
-    if total > 10:
-        lines.append(f"\n... and {total - 10} more")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_portfolio(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle portfolio query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "portfolio_summary", {}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load portfolio: {result['error']}"
-    
-    total = result.get("total_domains", 0)
-    
-    if total == 0:
-        return "Your portfolio is empty.\n\nAdd domains you own to track ROI and renewals."
-    
-    lines = [
-        f"Portfolio Summary",
-        "",
-        f"Total Domains: {total}",
-        f"Active: {result.get('active_domains', 0)}",
-        f"Sold: {result.get('sold_domains', 0)}",
-        "",
-        f"Total Cost: ${result.get('total_cost', 0):,.0f}",
-        f"Est. Value: ${result.get('total_estimated_value', 0):,.0f}",
-    ]
-    
-    roi = result.get("overall_roi_percent")
-    if roi is not None:
-        sign = "+" if roi >= 0 else ""
-        lines.append(f"ROI: {sign}{roi:.1f}%")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_auctions(db: AsyncSession, user: User, hours: int, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle auctions query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(
-        db, user, "market_feed", 
-        {"ending_within_hours": hours, "limit": 10, "sort_by": "time"},
-        path=path
-    )
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load auctions: {result['error']}"
-    
-    items = result.get("items", [])
-    
-    if not items:
-        return f"No auctions ending in the next {hours} hours."
-    
-    lines = [f"Auctions Ending Soon ({len(items)} found)", ""]
-    
-    for a in items[:10]:
-        domain = a.get("domain", "unknown")
-        bid = a.get("current_bid", 0)
-        platform = a.get("platform", "")
-        lines.append(f"• {domain} - ${bid:.0f} ({platform})")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_drops(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle drops query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(
-        db, user, "get_drops",
-        {"hours": 24, "limit": 15},
-        path=path
-    )
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load drops: {result['error']}"
-    
-    domains = result.get("domains", [])
-    total = result.get("total", 0)
-    
-    if not domains:
-        return "No recently dropped domains found."
-    
-    lines = [f"Recently Dropped ({total} total)", ""]
-    
-    for d in domains[:15]:
-        name = d if isinstance(d, str) else d.get("domain", "unknown")
-        lines.append(f"• {name}")
-    
-    if total > 15:
-        lines.append(f"\n... and {total - 15} more")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_listings(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle listings query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "list_my_listings", {"limit": 10}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load listings: {result['error']}"
-    
-    items = result.get("items", [])
-    
-    if not items:
-        return "You have no active listings.\n\nGo to For Sale to create your first listing."
-    
-    lines = [f"Your Listings ({len(items)})", ""]
-    
-    for l in items[:10]:
-        domain = l.get("domain", "unknown")
-        status = l.get("status", "")
-        price = l.get("asking_price")
-        price_str = f"${price:,.0f}" if price else "Make Offer"
-        lines.append(f"• {domain} - {price_str} [{status}]")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_inbox(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle inbox query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "get_inbox_counts", {}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load inbox: {result['error']}"
-    
-    buyer = result.get("buyer_unread", 0)
-    seller = result.get("seller_unread", 0)
-    total = buyer + seller
-    
-    if total == 0:
-        return "No unread messages.\n\nYour inbox is all caught up!"
-    
-    lines = [
-        f"Inbox Summary",
-        "",
-        f"Unread: {total}",
-        f"• As Buyer: {buyer}",
-        f"• As Seller: {seller}",
-        "",
-        "Go to Inbox to view conversations.",
-    ]
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_sniper(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle sniper alerts query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "list_sniper_alerts", {"limit": 10}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load alerts: {result['error']}"
-    
-    items = result.get("items", [])
-    
-    if not items:
-        return "No sniper alerts configured.\n\nGo to Sniper to create custom alerts."
-    
-    active = sum(1 for a in items if a.get("is_active"))
-    
-    lines = [f"Sniper Alerts ({active} active)", ""]
-    
-    for a in items[:10]:
-        name = a.get("name", "Unnamed")
-        status = "✓" if a.get("is_active") else "○"
-        lines.append(f"{status} {name}")
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def _handle_yield(db: AsyncSession, user: User, path: str) -> str:
-    """Handle yield query."""
-    result = await execute_tool(db, user, "yield_dashboard", {}, path=path)
-    
-    if "error" in result:
-        return f"Could not load yield data: {result['error']}"
-    
-    stats = result.get("stats", {})
-    
-    if stats.get("total_domains", 0) == 0:
-        return "No yield domains configured.\n\nGo to Yield to activate monetization."
-    
-    lines = [
-        "Yield Summary",
-        "",
-        f"Active Domains: {stats.get('active_domains', 0)}",
-        f"Monthly Revenue: ${stats.get('monthly_revenue', 0):.2f}",
-        f"Monthly Clicks: {stats.get('monthly_clicks', 0)}",
-        f"Conversions: {stats.get('monthly_conversions', 0)}",
-    ]
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-# ============================================================================
-# MAIN ENTRY POINT
-# ============================================================================
-
-async def process_message(
-    db: AsyncSession,
-    user: User,
-    message: str,
-    path: str,
-) -> str:
-    """
-    Process a user message and return a response.
-    This is the main entry point for the Hunter Companion.
-    """
-    # Step 1: Detect intent (pure code, no LLM)
-    detected = detect_intent(message)
-    
-    # Step 2: Handle the intent and generate response
-    response = await handle_intent(db, user, detected, path)
-    
-    return response
-
diff --git a/backend/app/services/llm_agent.py b/backend/app/services/llm_agent.py
deleted file mode 100644
index dd745f8..0000000
--- a/backend/app/services/llm_agent.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,293 +0,0 @@
-"""
-Hunter Companion Agent - Simplified and Controlled
-"""
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import json
-import re
-from typing import Any, AsyncIterator, Optional
-
-from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
-
-from app.config import get_settings
-from app.models.subscription import Subscription
-from app.models.user import User
-from app.services.llm_gateway import chat_completions, chat_completions_stream
-from app.services.llm_tools import execute_tool, tool_catalog_for_prompt
-
-settings = get_settings()
-
-
-def _tier_level(tier: str) -> int:
-    t = (tier or "").lower()
-    if t == "tycoon":
-        return 3
-    if t == "trader":
-        return 2
-    return 1
-
-
-async def _get_user_tier(db: AsyncSession, user: User) -> str:
-    from sqlalchemy import select
-    res = await db.execute(select(Subscription).where(Subscription.user_id == user.id))
-    sub = res.scalar_one_or_none()
-    if not sub:
-        return "scout"
-    return sub.tier.value
-
-
-# Pre-defined responses for common queries (bypass LLM)
-CANNED_RESPONSES = {
-    "greeting": (
-        "Hey! I'm your Hunter Companion.\n\n"
-        "I can help you with:\n"
-        "- Analyzing domains (just tell me the domain)\n"
-        "- Showing auctions ending soon\n"
-        "- Checking your watchlist or portfolio\n"
-        "- Finding dropped domains\n\n"
-        "What would you like to do?"
-    ),
-    "capabilities": (
-        "Here's what I can do:\n\n"
-        "- Analyze any domain (Pounce Score, risk, value)\n"
-        "- Show current auctions and deals\n"
-        "- List recently dropped domains\n"
-        "- Check your watchlist status\n"
-        "- Review your portfolio performance\n"
-        "- Show your listings and leads\n\n"
-        "Just ask! For domain analysis, simply type the domain name."
-    ),
-}
-
-
-def _is_greeting(text: str) -> bool:
-    t = (text or "").strip().lower()
-    greetings = {"hi", "hello", "hey", "yo", "sup", "hola", "hallo", "guten tag", "moin"}
-    clean = t.replace("!", "").replace(".", "").replace("?", "")
-    return clean in greetings or len(clean) <= 3 and clean in greetings
-
-
-def _is_capabilities_question(text: str) -> bool:
-    t = (text or "").strip().lower()
-    patterns = [
-        "what can you do",
-        "what do you do",
-        "help",
-        "how can you help",
-        "what are you",
-        "who are you",
-        "capabilities",
-        "features",
-        "was kannst du",
-        "was machst du",
-        "hilfe",
-    ]
-    return any(p in t for p in patterns)
-
-
-def _extract_domain(text: str) -> Optional[str]:
-    """Extract a domain name from user text."""
-    t = (text or "").strip().lower()
-    # Pattern: word.tld or word.word.tld
-    pattern = r'\b([a-z0-9][-a-z0-9]*\.)+[a-z]{2,}\b'
-    match = re.search(pattern, t)
-    if match:
-        domain = match.group(0)
-        # Filter out common non-domains
-        if domain not in {"example.com", "test.com", "domain.com"}:
-            return domain
-    return None
-
-
-def _build_system_prompt(path: str) -> str:
-    tools = tool_catalog_for_prompt(path)
-    return (
-        "You are a domain trading assistant. Be brief and helpful.\n\n"
-        "RULES:\n"
-        "- Give SHORT answers (2-3 sentences max)\n"
-        "- Do NOT make up data. Only state facts from tool results.\n"
-        "- Do NOT format with markdown (no ** or *)\n"
-        "- If unsure, ask the user to clarify\n\n"
-        "TOOLS (call with JSON):\n"
-        f"{json.dumps([{'name': t['name'], 'description': t['description']} for t in tools], indent=2)}\n\n"
-        "To call a tool: {\"tool_calls\":[{\"name\":\"...\",\"args\":{}}]}"
-    )
-
-
-def _try_parse_tool_calls(text: str) -> Optional[list[dict[str, Any]]]:
-    t = (text or "").strip()
-    if not (t.startswith("{") and "tool_calls" in t):
-        return None
-    try:
-        obj = json.loads(t)
-    except Exception:
-        return None
-    calls = obj.get("tool_calls")
-    if not isinstance(calls, list):
-        return None
-    out = []
-    for c in calls:
-        if isinstance(c, dict) and isinstance(c.get("name"), str):
-            out.append({"name": c["name"], "args": c.get("args") or {}})
-    return out or None
-
-
-def _truncate_json(value: Any, max_chars: int = 6000) -> str:
-    s = json.dumps(value, ensure_ascii=False)
-    return s[:max_chars] if len(s) > max_chars else s
-
-
-def _format_analysis_result(data: dict) -> str:
-    """Format domain analysis result into readable text."""
-    if "error" in data:
-        return f"Could not analyze: {data['error']}"
-    
-    domain = data.get("domain", "unknown")
-    score = data.get("pounce_score", 0)
-    
-    # Determine recommendation
-    if score >= 70:
-        rec = "BUY"
-        rec_reason = "Strong domain with good fundamentals"
-    elif score >= 50:
-        rec = "CONSIDER"
-        rec_reason = "Decent potential, evaluate based on your needs"
-    else:
-        rec = "SKIP"
-        rec_reason = "Limited potential or high risk"
-    
-    lines = [
-        f"Domain: {domain}",
-        f"Pounce Score: {score}/100",
-        f"Recommendation: {rec}",
-        "",
-    ]
-    
-    # Add key metrics
-    if data.get("availability"):
-        avail = data["availability"]
-        status = "Available" if avail.get("is_available") else "Taken"
-        lines.append(f"Status: {status}")
-    
-    if data.get("value"):
-        val = data["value"]
-        if val.get("estimated_value"):
-            lines.append(f"Est. Value: ${val['estimated_value']:,.0f}")
-    
-    if data.get("risk"):
-        risk = data["risk"]
-        risk_level = risk.get("risk_level", "unknown")
-        lines.append(f"Risk: {risk_level}")
-    
-    lines.append("")
-    lines.append(rec_reason)
-    
-    return "\n".join(lines)
-
-
-async def run_agent(
-    db: AsyncSession,
-    user: User,
-    *,
-    messages: list[dict[str, Any]],
-    path: str,
-    model: Optional[str] = None,
-    temperature: float = 0.3,
-    max_steps: int = 4,
-) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
-    """Run the agent with simplified logic."""
-    tier = await _get_user_tier(db, user)
-    if _tier_level(tier) < 2:
-        raise PermissionError("Hunter Companion requires Trader or Tycoon plan.")
-
-    # Get last user message
-    last_user = next((m for m in reversed(messages or []) if m.get("role") == "user"), None)
-    user_text = str(last_user.get("content", "")) if last_user else ""
-
-    base = [
-        {"role": "system", "content": _build_system_prompt(path)},
-    ]
-    
-    # Handle canned responses (bypass LLM entirely)
-    if _is_greeting(user_text):
-        return base + messages + [{"role": "assistant", "content": CANNED_RESPONSES["greeting"]}]
-    
-    if _is_capabilities_question(user_text):
-        return base + messages + [{"role": "assistant", "content": CANNED_RESPONSES["capabilities"]}]
-    
-    # Auto-detect domain and analyze
-    domain = _extract_domain(user_text)
-    if domain:
-        # Directly call analyze_domain tool
-        result = await execute_tool(db, user, "analyze_domain", {"domain": domain}, path=path)
-        formatted = _format_analysis_result(result)
-        return base + messages + [{"role": "assistant", "content": formatted}]
-    
-    # For other queries, use LLM with tool loop
-    convo = base + (messages or [])
-    
-    for _ in range(max_steps):
-        payload = {
-            "model": model or settings.llm_default_model,
-            "messages": convo,
-            "temperature": temperature,
-            "stream": False,
-        }
-        res = await chat_completions(payload)
-        content = (res.get("choices") or [{}])[0].get("message", {}).get("content", "") or ""
-
-        tool_calls = _try_parse_tool_calls(content)
-        if not tool_calls:
-            convo.append({"role": "assistant", "content": content})
-            return convo
-
-        convo.append({"role": "assistant", "content": content})
-
-        for call in tool_calls[:3]:
-            name = call["name"]
-            args = call["args"]
-            result = await execute_tool(db, user, name, args, path=path)
-            
-            # Format specific tool results
-            if name == "analyze_domain":
-                formatted = _format_analysis_result(result)
-                convo.append({"role": "system", "content": f"Tool result:\n{formatted}"})
-            else:
-                convo.append({"role": "system", "content": f"Tool {name} result: {_truncate_json(result)}"})
-
-    return convo
-
-
-async def stream_final_answer(
-    convo: list[dict[str, Any]], 
-    *, 
-    model: Optional[str], 
-    temperature: float
-) -> AsyncIterator[bytes]:
-    """Stream the final answer."""
-    # Check if last message is already a complete assistant response
-    if convo and convo[-1].get("role") == "assistant":
-        content = convo[-1].get("content", "")
-        if content and not content.strip().startswith("{"):
-            # Already have a good response, stream it directly
-            chunk = {
-                "choices": [{"delta": {"content": content}}]
-            }
-            yield f"data: {json.dumps(chunk)}\n\n".encode()
-            yield b"data: [DONE]\n\n"
-            return
-    
-    # Otherwise, ask LLM to summarize
-    payload = {
-        "model": model or settings.llm_default_model,
-        "messages": convo + [
-            {
-                "role": "system",
-                "content": "Give a brief, helpful response based on the data. No markdown formatting. Keep it short.",
-            }
-        ],
-        "temperature": temperature,
-        "stream": True,
-    }
-    async for chunk in chat_completions_stream(payload):
-        yield chunk
diff --git a/backend/app/services/llm_naming.py b/backend/app/services/llm_naming.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..53cea36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/services/llm_naming.py
@@ -0,0 +1,179 @@
+"""
+LLM-powered naming suggestions for Trends and Forge tabs.
+Uses simple prompts for focused tasks - no complex agent loop.
+"""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import json
+import re
+from typing import Optional
+
+from app.config import get_settings
+from app.services.llm_gateway import chat_completions
+
+settings = get_settings()
+
+
+async def expand_trend_keywords(trend: str, geo: str = "US") -> list[str]:
+    """
+    Given a trending topic, generate related domain-friendly keywords.
+    Returns a list of 5-10 short, brandable keywords.
+    """
+    prompt = f"""You are a domain naming expert. Given the trending topic "{trend}" (trending in {geo}), 
+suggest 8-10 short, memorable keywords that would make good domain names.
+
+Rules:
+- Each keyword should be 4-10 characters
+- No spaces, hyphens, or special characters
+- Mix of: related words, abbreviations, creative variations
+- Think like a domain investor looking for valuable names
+
+Return ONLY a JSON array of lowercase strings, nothing else.
+Example: ["swiftie", "erastour", "taylormerch", "tswift"]"""
+
+    try:
+        res = await chat_completions({
+            "model": settings.llm_default_model,
+            "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
+            "temperature": 0.8,
+            "stream": False,
+        })
+        content = res.get("choices", [{}])[0].get("message", {}).get("content", "")
+        
+        # Extract JSON array from response
+        match = re.search(r'\[.*?\]', content, re.DOTALL)
+        if match:
+            keywords = json.loads(match.group(0))
+            # Filter and clean
+            return [
+                kw.lower().strip()[:15] 
+                for kw in keywords 
+                if isinstance(kw, str) and 3 <= len(kw.strip()) <= 15 and kw.isalnum()
+            ][:10]
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"LLM keyword expansion failed: {e}")
+    
+    return []
+
+
+async def analyze_trend(trend: str, geo: str = "US") -> str:
+    """
+    Provide a brief analysis of why a trend is relevant for domain investors.
+    Returns 2-3 sentences max.
+    """
+    prompt = f"""You are a domain investing analyst. The topic "{trend}" is currently trending in {geo}.
+
+In 2-3 short sentences, explain:
+1. Why this is trending (if obvious)
+2. What domain opportunity this presents
+
+Be concise and actionable. No fluff."""
+
+    try:
+        res = await chat_completions({
+            "model": settings.llm_default_model,
+            "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
+            "temperature": 0.5,
+            "stream": False,
+        })
+        content = res.get("choices", [{}])[0].get("message", {}).get("content", "")
+        # Clean up and limit length
+        content = content.strip()[:500]
+        return content
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"LLM trend analysis failed: {e}")
+    
+    return ""
+
+
+async def generate_brandable_names(
+    concept: str,
+    style: Optional[str] = None,
+    count: int = 15
+) -> list[str]:
+    """
+    Generate brandable domain names based on a concept description.
+    
+    Args:
+        concept: Description like "AI startup for legal documents"
+        style: Optional style hint like "professional", "playful", "tech"
+        count: Number of names to generate
+    
+    Returns list of brandable name suggestions (without TLD).
+    """
+    style_hint = f" The style should be {style}." if style else ""
+    
+    prompt = f"""You are an expert brand naming consultant. Generate {count} unique, brandable domain names for: "{concept}"{style_hint}
+
+Rules:
+- Names must be 4-8 characters (shorter is better)
+- Easy to spell and pronounce
+- Memorable and unique
+- No dictionary words (invented names only)
+- Mix of patterns: CVCVC (Zalor), CVCCV (Bento), short words (Lyft)
+
+Return ONLY a JSON array of lowercase strings, nothing else.
+Example: ["zenix", "klaro", "voxly", "nimbl", "brivv"]"""
+
+    try:
+        res = await chat_completions({
+            "model": settings.llm_default_model,
+            "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
+            "temperature": 0.9,  # Higher creativity
+            "stream": False,
+        })
+        content = res.get("choices", [{}])[0].get("message", {}).get("content", "")
+        
+        # Extract JSON array
+        match = re.search(r'\[.*?\]', content, re.DOTALL)
+        if match:
+            names = json.loads(match.group(0))
+            # Filter and clean
+            return [
+                name.lower().strip()
+                for name in names
+                if isinstance(name, str) and 3 <= len(name.strip()) <= 12 and name.isalnum()
+            ][:count]
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"LLM brandable generation failed: {e}")
+    
+    return []
+
+
+async def generate_similar_names(brand: str, count: int = 12) -> list[str]:
+    """
+    Generate names similar to an existing brand.
+    Useful for finding alternatives or inspired names.
+    """
+    prompt = f"""You are a brand naming expert. Generate {count} new brandable names INSPIRED BY (but not copying) "{brand}".
+
+The names should:
+- Have similar length and rhythm to "{brand}"
+- Feel like they belong in the same industry
+- Be completely original (not existing brands)
+- Be 4-8 characters, easy to spell
+
+Return ONLY a JSON array of lowercase strings, nothing else."""
+
+    try:
+        res = await chat_completions({
+            "model": settings.llm_default_model,
+            "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
+            "temperature": 0.85,
+            "stream": False,
+        })
+        content = res.get("choices", [{}])[0].get("message", {}).get("content", "")
+        
+        match = re.search(r'\[.*?\]', content, re.DOTALL)
+        if match:
+            names = json.loads(match.group(0))
+            return [
+                name.lower().strip()
+                for name in names
+                if isinstance(name, str) and 3 <= len(name.strip()) <= 12 and name.isalnum()
+            ][:count]
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"LLM similar names failed: {e}")
+    
+    return []
+
diff --git a/backend/app/services/llm_tools.py b/backend/app/services/llm_tools.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 4ace105..0000000
--- a/backend/app/services/llm_tools.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,981 +0,0 @@
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import json
-from dataclasses import dataclass
-from datetime import datetime
-from decimal import Decimal
-from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable, Optional
-
-from sqlalchemy import and_, case, func, select
-from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
-
-from app.api.tld_prices import get_trending_tlds
-from app.models.auction import DomainAuction
-from app.models.domain import Domain
-from app.models.listing import DomainListing, ListingStatus
-from app.models.listing import ListingInquiry, ListingInquiryMessage
-from app.models.portfolio import PortfolioDomain
-from app.models.sniper_alert import SniperAlert
-from app.models.subscription import Subscription, SubscriptionTier
-from app.models.user import User
-from app.models.yield_domain import YieldDomain, YieldTransaction
-from app.services.analyze.service import get_domain_analysis
-from app.services.domain_checker import domain_checker
-from app.services.hunt.brandables import check_domains, generate_cvcvc, generate_cvccv, generate_human
-from app.services.hunt.trends import fetch_google_trends_daily_rss
-from app.services.hunt.typos import generate_typos
-from app.services.zone_file import get_dropped_domains
-
-
-ToolHandler = Callable[[AsyncSession, User, dict[str, Any]], Awaitable[dict[str, Any]]]
-
-
-@dataclass(frozen=True)
-class ToolDef:
-    name: str
-    description: str
-    json_schema: dict[str, Any]
-    min_tier: SubscriptionTier = SubscriptionTier.TRADER
-    handler: ToolHandler | None = None
-
-
-def _tier_level(tier: SubscriptionTier) -> int:
-    if tier == SubscriptionTier.TYCOON:
-        return 3
-    if tier == SubscriptionTier.TRADER:
-        return 2
-    return 1
-
-
-async def _get_subscription(db: AsyncSession, user: User) -> Subscription | None:
-    res = await db.execute(select(Subscription).where(Subscription.user_id == user.id))
-    return res.scalar_one_or_none()
-
-
-def _require_tier(user_tier: SubscriptionTier, tool_tier: SubscriptionTier) -> None:
-    if _tier_level(user_tier) < _tier_level(tool_tier):
-        raise PermissionError(f"Tool requires {tool_tier.value} tier.")
-
-
-def _clamp_int(value: Any, *, lo: int, hi: int, default: int) -> int:
-    try:
-        v = int(value)
-    except Exception:
-        return default
-    return max(lo, min(hi, v))
-
-
-def _clamp_float(value: Any, *, lo: float, hi: float, default: float) -> float:
-    try:
-        v = float(value)
-    except Exception:
-        return default
-    return max(lo, min(hi, v))
-
-
-# ============================================================================
-# TOOL IMPLEMENTATIONS (READ-ONLY)
-# ============================================================================
-
-
-async def tool_get_subscription(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    sub = await _get_subscription(db, user)
-    if not sub:
-        return {"tier": "scout", "features": {}, "limits": {}}
-    cfg = sub.config
-    return {
-        "tier": sub.tier.value,
-        "tier_name": cfg.get("name"),
-        "features": cfg.get("features", {}),
-        "limits": {
-            "watchlist": sub.domain_limit,
-            "portfolio": cfg.get("portfolio_limit"),
-            "listings": cfg.get("listing_limit"),
-            "sniper": cfg.get("sniper_limit"),
-            "history_days": cfg.get("history_days"),
-            "check_frequency": cfg.get("check_frequency"),
-        },
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_get_dashboard_summary(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    # Similar to /dashboard/summary but kept lightweight and tool-friendly.
-    now = args.get("now")  # ignored (server time used)
-    _ = now
-    from datetime import datetime, timedelta
-
-    t = datetime.utcnow()
-    active = and_(DomainAuction.is_active == True, DomainAuction.end_time > t)
-    total_auctions = (await db.execute(select(func.count(DomainAuction.id)).where(active))).scalar() or 0
-
-    cutoff = t + timedelta(hours=24)
-    ending = and_(DomainAuction.is_active == True, DomainAuction.end_time > t, DomainAuction.end_time <= cutoff)
-    ending_soon_count = (await db.execute(select(func.count(DomainAuction.id)).where(ending))).scalar() or 0
-
-    ending_rows = (
-        await db.execute(select(DomainAuction).where(ending).order_by(DomainAuction.end_time.asc()).limit(10))
-    ).scalars().all()
-
-    # Listings counts
-    listing_counts = (
-        await db.execute(
-            select(DomainListing.status, func.count(DomainListing.id))
-            .where(DomainListing.user_id == user.id)
-            .group_by(DomainListing.status)
-        )
-    ).all()
-    by_status = {str(status): int(count) for status, count in listing_counts}
-
-    trending = await get_trending_tlds(db)
-
-    return {
-        "market": {
-            "total_auctions": total_auctions,
-            "ending_soon_24h": ending_soon_count,
-            "ending_soon_preview": [
-                {
-                    "domain": a.domain,
-                    "current_bid": a.current_bid,
-                    "platform": a.platform,
-                    "end_time": a.end_time.isoformat() if a.end_time else None,
-                    "auction_url": a.auction_url,
-                }
-                for a in ending_rows
-            ],
-        },
-        "listings": {
-            "active": by_status.get(ListingStatus.ACTIVE.value, 0),
-            "sold": by_status.get(ListingStatus.SOLD.value, 0),
-            "draft": by_status.get(ListingStatus.DRAFT.value, 0),
-            "total": sum(by_status.values()),
-        },
-        "tlds": trending,
-        "timestamp": t.isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_hunt_trends(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    geo = (args.get("geo") or "US").strip().upper()
-    if len(geo) != 2:
-        geo = "US"
-    items_raw = await fetch_google_trends_daily_rss(geo=geo)
-    return {
-        "geo": geo,
-        "items": [
-            {
-                "title": i["title"],
-                "approx_traffic": i.get("approx_traffic"),
-                "published_at": i.get("published_at"),
-                "link": i.get("link"),
-            }
-            for i in items_raw[:50]
-        ],
-        "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_hunt_brandables(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    pattern = (args.get("pattern") or "cvcvc").strip().lower()
-    if pattern not in ("cvcvc", "cvccv", "human"):
-        pattern = "cvcvc"
-
-    tlds = args.get("tlds") or ["com"]
-    if not isinstance(tlds, list):
-        tlds = ["com"]
-    tlds = [str(t).lower().lstrip(".") for t in tlds if str(t).strip()]
-    if not tlds:
-        tlds = ["com"]
-
-    max_checks = _clamp_int(args.get("max_checks"), lo=10, hi=80, default=40)
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=25, default=15)
-
-    candidates: list[str] = []
-    for _ in range(max_checks):
-        if pattern == "cvcvc":
-            sld = generate_cvcvc()
-        elif pattern == "cvccv":
-            sld = generate_cvccv()
-        else:
-            sld = generate_human()
-        for t in tlds:
-            candidates.append(f"{sld}.{t}")
-
-    checked = await check_domains(candidates, concurrency=30)
-    available = [c for c in checked if c.status == "available"]
-    seen = set()
-    out = []
-    for c in available:
-        if c.domain in seen:
-            continue
-        seen.add(c.domain)
-        out.append({"domain": c.domain, "status": c.status, "is_available": bool(c.is_available)})
-        if len(out) >= limit:
-            break
-
-    return {"pattern": pattern, "tlds": tlds, "items": out, "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat()}
-
-
-async def tool_hunt_typos(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    brand = (args.get("brand") or "").strip()
-    if not brand or len(brand) < 2:
-        return {"error": "Missing brand"}
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=30, default=15)
-    tlds = args.get("tlds") or ["com"]
-    if not isinstance(tlds, list):
-        tlds = ["com"]
-    tlds = [str(t).lower().lstrip(".") for t in tlds if str(t).strip()]
-    if not tlds:
-        tlds = ["com"]
-
-    # generate_typos returns SLD strings; we format domains for UX
-    slugs = generate_typos(brand, limit=limit)
-    items = []
-    for sld in slugs:
-        for t in tlds[:3]:
-            items.append(f"{sld}.{t}")
-            if len(items) >= limit:
-                break
-        if len(items) >= limit:
-            break
-
-    return {"brand": brand, "items": items, "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat()}
-
-
-async def tool_keyword_availability(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    keyword = (args.get("keyword") or "").strip().lower()
-    if not keyword:
-        return {"error": "Missing keyword"}
-    tlds = args.get("tlds") or ["com"]
-    if not isinstance(tlds, list):
-        tlds = ["com"]
-    tlds = [str(t).lower().lstrip(".") for t in tlds if str(t).strip()]
-    if not tlds:
-        tlds = ["com"]
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=25, default=10)
-
-    candidates = [f"{keyword}.{t}" for t in tlds][:limit]
-    results = []
-    for d in candidates:
-        r = await domain_checker.check_domain(d)
-        results.append({"domain": d, "status": r.status, "is_available": bool(getattr(r, "is_available", False))})
-    return {"keyword": keyword, "items": results, "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat()}
-
-
-async def tool_portfolio_summary(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    rows = (await db.execute(select(PortfolioDomain).where(PortfolioDomain.user_id == user.id))).scalars().all()
-    total = len(rows)
-    active = sum(1 for d in rows if not d.is_sold and (d.status or "active") != "expired")
-    sold = sum(1 for d in rows if bool(d.is_sold))
-    total_cost = float(sum(Decimal(str(d.purchase_price or 0)) for d in rows))
-    total_value = float(sum(Decimal(str(d.estimated_value or 0)) for d in rows if not d.is_sold))
-    roi = None
-    if total_cost > 0:
-        roi = round(((total_value - total_cost) / total_cost) * 100, 2)
-    return {
-        "total_domains": total,
-        "active_domains": active,
-        "sold_domains": sold,
-        "total_cost": round(total_cost, 2),
-        "total_estimated_value": round(total_value, 2),
-        "overall_roi_percent": roi,
-        "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_list_portfolio(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=50, default=25)
-    status = (args.get("status") or "").strip().lower() or None
-    q = select(PortfolioDomain).where(PortfolioDomain.user_id == user.id)
-    if status:
-        q = q.where(PortfolioDomain.status == status)
-    q = q.order_by(PortfolioDomain.created_at.desc()).limit(limit)
-    rows = (await db.execute(q)).scalars().all()
-    return {
-        "items": [
-            {
-                "id": d.id,
-                "domain": d.domain,
-                "status": d.status,
-                "purchase_price": d.purchase_price,
-                "estimated_value": d.estimated_value,
-                "roi": d.roi,
-                "renewal_date": d.renewal_date.isoformat() if d.renewal_date else None,
-                "is_dns_verified": bool(getattr(d, "is_dns_verified", False) or False),
-            }
-            for d in rows
-        ],
-        "count": len(rows),
-        "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_list_sniper_alerts(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=50, default=25)
-    rows = (
-        await db.execute(
-            select(SniperAlert)
-            .where(SniperAlert.user_id == user.id)
-            .order_by(SniperAlert.created_at.desc())
-            .limit(limit)
-        )
-    ).scalars().all()
-    return {
-        "items": [
-            {
-                "id": a.id,
-                "name": a.name,
-                "description": a.description,
-                "is_active": bool(a.is_active),
-                "tlds": a.tlds,
-                "keywords": a.keywords,
-                "exclude_keywords": a.exclude_keywords,
-                "max_price": a.max_price,
-                "ending_within_hours": a.ending_within_hours,
-                "notify_email": bool(a.notify_email),
-                "notify_sms": bool(a.notify_sms),
-                "created_at": a.created_at.isoformat() if a.created_at else None,
-            }
-            for a in rows
-        ],
-        "count": len(rows),
-        "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_list_my_listings(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=50, default=25)
-    rows = (
-        await db.execute(
-            select(DomainListing)
-            .where(DomainListing.user_id == user.id)
-            .order_by(DomainListing.updated_at.desc())
-            .limit(limit)
-        )
-    ).scalars().all()
-    return {
-        "items": [
-            {
-                "id": l.id,
-                "domain": l.domain,
-                "status": l.status,
-                "asking_price": l.asking_price,
-                "min_offer": l.min_offer,
-                "currency": l.currency,
-                "slug": l.slug,
-                "verification_status": l.verification_status,
-                "view_count": l.view_count,
-                "inquiry_count": l.inquiry_count,
-                "updated_at": l.updated_at.isoformat() if l.updated_at else None,
-            }
-            for l in rows
-        ],
-        "count": len(rows),
-        "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_get_inbox_counts(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    buyer_inqs = (await db.execute(select(ListingInquiry.id).where(ListingInquiry.buyer_user_id == user.id))).scalars().all()
-    buyer_unread = 0
-    for inq_id in list(buyer_inqs)[:200]:
-        msg = (
-            await db.execute(
-                select(ListingInquiryMessage)
-                .where(ListingInquiryMessage.inquiry_id == inq_id)
-                .order_by(ListingInquiryMessage.created_at.desc())
-                .limit(1)
-            )
-        ).scalar_one_or_none()
-        if msg and msg.sender_user_id != user.id:
-            buyer_unread += 1
-
-    listing_ids = (await db.execute(select(DomainListing.id).where(DomainListing.user_id == user.id))).scalars().all()
-    seller_unread = 0
-    if listing_ids:
-        new_count = (
-            await db.execute(
-                select(func.count(ListingInquiry.id)).where(
-                    and_(ListingInquiry.listing_id.in_(listing_ids), ListingInquiry.status == "new")
-                )
-            )
-        ).scalar() or 0
-        seller_unread += int(new_count)
-
-        inqs = (
-            await db.execute(
-                select(ListingInquiry.id, ListingInquiry.status)
-                .where(
-                    and_(
-                        ListingInquiry.listing_id.in_(listing_ids),
-                        ListingInquiry.status.notin_(["closed", "spam"]),
-                    )
-                )
-                .order_by(ListingInquiry.created_at.desc())
-                .limit(200)
-            )
-        ).all()
-        for inq_id, st in inqs:
-            if st == "new":
-                continue
-            msg = (
-                await db.execute(
-                    select(ListingInquiryMessage)
-                    .where(ListingInquiryMessage.inquiry_id == inq_id)
-                    .order_by(ListingInquiryMessage.created_at.desc())
-                    .limit(1)
-                )
-            ).scalar_one_or_none()
-            if msg and msg.sender_user_id != user.id:
-                seller_unread += 1
-
-    return {"buyer_unread": buyer_unread, "seller_unread": seller_unread, "total_unread": buyer_unread + seller_unread}
-
-
-async def tool_get_seller_inbox(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=50, default=25)
-    status_filter = (args.get("status") or "all").strip().lower()
-
-    listings = (await db.execute(select(DomainListing).where(DomainListing.user_id == user.id))).scalars().all()
-    listing_map = {l.id: l for l in listings}
-    if not listing_map:
-        return {"inquiries": [], "total": 0, "unread": 0}
-
-    q = (
-        select(ListingInquiry)
-        .where(ListingInquiry.listing_id.in_(list(listing_map.keys())))
-        .order_by(ListingInquiry.created_at.desc())
-    )
-    if status_filter and status_filter != "all":
-        q = q.where(ListingInquiry.status == status_filter)
-    inqs = (await db.execute(q.limit(limit))).scalars().all()
-
-    unread = sum(1 for i in inqs if i.status == "new" or not i.read_at)
-    items = []
-    for inq in inqs:
-        listing = listing_map.get(inq.listing_id)
-        if not listing:
-            continue
-        latest_msg = (
-            await db.execute(
-                select(ListingInquiryMessage)
-                .where(ListingInquiryMessage.inquiry_id == inq.id)
-                .order_by(ListingInquiryMessage.created_at.desc())
-                .limit(1)
-            )
-        ).scalar_one_or_none()
-        items.append(
-            {
-                "id": inq.id,
-                "domain": listing.domain,
-                "listing_id": listing.id,
-                "slug": listing.slug,
-                "status": inq.status,
-                "buyer_name": inq.name,
-                "offer_amount": inq.offer_amount,
-                "created_at": inq.created_at.isoformat() if inq.created_at else None,
-                "has_unread_reply": bool(latest_msg and latest_msg.sender_user_id != user.id and inq.status not in ["closed", "spam"]),
-                "last_message_preview": (
-                    (latest_msg.body[:100] + "..." if len(latest_msg.body) > 100 else latest_msg.body)
-                    if latest_msg
-                    else ((inq.message or "")[:100])
-                ),
-                "last_message_at": latest_msg.created_at.isoformat() if latest_msg and latest_msg.created_at else (inq.created_at.isoformat() if inq.created_at else None),
-            }
-        )
-
-    return {"inquiries": items, "total": len(items), "unread": unread, "timestamp": datetime.utcnow().isoformat()}
-
-
-async def tool_yield_dashboard(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    now = datetime.utcnow()
-    month_start = now.replace(day=1, hour=0, minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
-
-    domains = (
-        await db.execute(
-            select(YieldDomain)
-            .where(YieldDomain.user_id == user.id)
-            .order_by(YieldDomain.total_revenue.desc())
-        )
-    ).scalars().all()
-    domain_ids = [d.id for d in domains]
-
-    monthly_revenue = Decimal("0")
-    monthly_clicks = 0
-    monthly_conversions = 0
-    if domain_ids:
-        monthly_stats = (
-            await db.execute(
-                select(
-                    func.coalesce(
-                        func.sum(
-                            case(
-                                (YieldTransaction.status.in_(["confirmed", "paid"]), YieldTransaction.net_amount),
-                                else_=0,
-                            )
-                        ),
-                        0,
-                    ).label("revenue"),
-                    func.sum(case((YieldTransaction.event_type == "click", 1), else_=0)).label("clicks"),
-                    func.sum(
-                        case(
-                            (
-                                and_(
-                                    YieldTransaction.event_type.in_(["lead", "sale"]),
-                                    YieldTransaction.status.in_(["confirmed", "paid"]),
-                                ),
-                                1,
-                            ),
-                            else_=0,
-                        )
-                    ).label("conversions"),
-                ).where(YieldTransaction.yield_domain_id.in_(domain_ids), YieldTransaction.created_at >= month_start)
-            )
-        ).first()
-        if monthly_stats:
-            monthly_revenue = monthly_stats.revenue or Decimal("0")
-            monthly_clicks = int(monthly_stats.clicks or 0)
-            monthly_conversions = int(monthly_stats.conversions or 0)
-
-    return {
-        "stats": {
-            "active_domains": sum(1 for d in domains if d.status == "active"),
-            "total_domains": len(domains),
-            "monthly_revenue": float(monthly_revenue),
-            "monthly_clicks": monthly_clicks,
-            "monthly_conversions": monthly_conversions,
-        },
-        "top_domains": [
-            {
-                "id": d.id,
-                "domain": d.domain,
-                "status": d.status,
-                "dns_verified": bool(d.dns_verified),
-                "total_revenue": float(d.total_revenue or 0),
-                "total_clicks": int(d.total_clicks or 0),
-                "total_conversions": int(d.total_conversions or 0),
-                "detected_intent": d.detected_intent,
-            }
-            for d in domains[:10]
-        ],
-        "timestamp": now.isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_list_watchlist(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    page = _clamp_int(args.get("page"), lo=1, hi=50, default=1)
-    per_page = _clamp_int(args.get("per_page"), lo=1, hi=50, default=20)
-    offset = (page - 1) * per_page
-    total = (await db.execute(select(func.count(Domain.id)).where(Domain.user_id == user.id))).scalar() or 0
-    rows = (
-        await db.execute(
-            select(Domain)
-            .where(Domain.user_id == user.id)
-            .order_by(Domain.created_at.desc())
-            .offset(offset)
-            .limit(per_page)
-        )
-    ).scalars().all()
-    return {
-        "page": page,
-        "per_page": per_page,
-        "total": int(total),
-        "domains": [
-            {
-                "id": d.id,
-                "name": d.name,
-                "status": getattr(d.status, "value", d.status),
-                "is_available": bool(d.is_available),
-                "registrar": d.registrar,
-                "created_at": d.created_at.isoformat() if d.created_at else None,
-                "updated_at": d.updated_at.isoformat() if d.updated_at else None,
-            }
-            for d in rows
-        ],
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_analyze_domain(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    domain = (args.get("domain") or "").strip()
-    if not domain:
-        return {"error": "Missing domain"}
-    fast = bool(args.get("fast", False))
-    refresh = bool(args.get("refresh", False))
-    res = await get_domain_analysis(db, domain, fast=fast, refresh=refresh)
-    return res.model_dump(mode="json")
-
-
-async def tool_market_feed(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    # Read-only query against DomainAuction similar to /auctions/feed; keep it capped.
-    from datetime import datetime, timedelta
-
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=50, default=20)
-    source = (args.get("source") or "all").lower()
-    keyword = (args.get("keyword") or "").strip().lower() or None
-    tld = (args.get("tld") or "").strip().lower().lstrip(".") or None
-    sort_by = (args.get("sort_by") or "time").lower()
-    ending_within = args.get("ending_within_hours")
-    ending_within_h = _clamp_int(ending_within, lo=1, hi=168, default=0) if ending_within is not None else None
-
-    now = datetime.utcnow()
-    q = select(DomainAuction).where(DomainAuction.is_active == True, DomainAuction.end_time > now)
-
-    if source in ("pounce", "external"):
-        q = q.where(DomainAuction.source == source)
-    if keyword:
-        q = q.where(DomainAuction.domain.ilike(f"%{keyword}%"))
-    if tld:
-        q = q.where(DomainAuction.domain.ilike(f"%.{tld}"))
-    if ending_within_h:
-        q = q.where(DomainAuction.end_time <= (now + timedelta(hours=ending_within_h)))
-
-    if sort_by == "score":
-        q = q.order_by(DomainAuction.score.desc().nullslast(), DomainAuction.end_time.asc())
-    else:
-        q = q.order_by(DomainAuction.end_time.asc())
-
-    auctions = (await db.execute(q.limit(limit))).scalars().all()
-    return {
-        "items": [
-            {
-                "domain": a.domain,
-                "current_bid": a.current_bid,
-                "platform": a.platform,
-                "end_time": a.end_time.isoformat() if a.end_time else None,
-                "bids": a.bids,
-                "score": a.score,
-                "auction_url": a.auction_url,
-                "source": a.source,
-            }
-            for a in auctions
-        ],
-        "count": len(auctions),
-        "timestamp": now.isoformat(),
-    }
-
-
-async def tool_get_drops(db: AsyncSession, user: User, args: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    tld = (args.get("tld") or None)
-    hours = _clamp_int(args.get("hours"), lo=1, hi=48, default=24)
-    limit = _clamp_int(args.get("limit"), lo=1, hi=100, default=50)
-    offset = _clamp_int(args.get("offset"), lo=0, hi=10000, default=0)
-    keyword = (args.get("keyword") or None)
-    min_length = args.get("min_length")
-    max_length = args.get("max_length")
-    exclude_numeric = bool(args.get("exclude_numeric", False))
-    exclude_hyphen = bool(args.get("exclude_hyphen", False))
-
-    result = await get_dropped_domains(
-        db=db,
-        tld=(tld.lower().lstrip(".") if isinstance(tld, str) and tld.strip() else None),
-        hours=hours,
-        min_length=int(min_length) if min_length is not None else None,
-        max_length=int(max_length) if max_length is not None else None,
-        exclude_numeric=exclude_numeric,
-        exclude_hyphen=exclude_hyphen,
-        keyword=(str(keyword).strip() if keyword else None),
-        limit=limit,
-        offset=offset,
-    )
-    return result
-
-
-def get_tool_defs() -> list[ToolDef]:
-    return [
-        ToolDef(
-            name="get_subscription",
-            description="Get current user's subscription tier, features and limits.",
-            json_schema={"type": "object", "properties": {}, "additionalProperties": False},
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_get_subscription,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="get_dashboard_summary",
-            description="Get a compact snapshot: ending auctions, listing stats, trending TLDs.",
-            json_schema={"type": "object", "properties": {}, "additionalProperties": False},
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_get_dashboard_summary,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="hunt_trends",
-            description="Get Google Trends daily RSS items (Hunt > Trends).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {"geo": {"type": "string", "minLength": 2, "maxLength": 2}},
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_hunt_trends,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="hunt_brandables",
-            description="Generate brandable domains and check availability (Hunt > Forge).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "pattern": {"type": "string", "enum": ["cvcvc", "cvccv", "human"]},
-                    "tlds": {"type": "array", "items": {"type": "string"}},
-                    "max_checks": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 10, "maximum": 80},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 25},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_hunt_brandables,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="hunt_typos",
-            description="Generate typo candidates for a brand (Hunt > Typos).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "brand": {"type": "string"},
-                    "tlds": {"type": "array", "items": {"type": "string"}},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 30},
-                },
-                "required": ["brand"],
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_hunt_typos,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="keyword_availability",
-            description="Check availability for keyword + TLD list (Hunt > Search).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "keyword": {"type": "string"},
-                    "tlds": {"type": "array", "items": {"type": "string"}},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 25},
-                },
-                "required": ["keyword"],
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_keyword_availability,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="list_watchlist",
-            description="List user's watchlist domains (monitored domains).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "page": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50},
-                    "per_page": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_list_watchlist,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="portfolio_summary",
-            description="Get portfolio summary (counts, total cost/value, ROI).",
-            json_schema={"type": "object", "properties": {}, "additionalProperties": False},
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_portfolio_summary,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="list_portfolio",
-            description="List portfolio domains (owned domains).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "status": {"type": "string"},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_list_portfolio,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="list_sniper_alerts",
-            description="List sniper alerts (user-defined filters).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {"limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50}},
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_list_sniper_alerts,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="list_my_listings",
-            description="List seller's Pounce Direct listings (For Sale).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {"limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50}},
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_list_my_listings,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="get_inbox_counts",
-            description="Get unified buyer/seller unread counts for inbox badge.",
-            json_schema={"type": "object", "properties": {}, "additionalProperties": False},
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_get_inbox_counts,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="get_seller_inbox",
-            description="Seller inbox threads across all listings (preview list).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "status": {"type": "string", "enum": ["all", "new", "read", "replied", "closed", "spam"]},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_get_seller_inbox,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="analyze_domain",
-            description="Run Pounce domain analysis (Authority/Market/Risk/Value) for a given domain.",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "domain": {"type": "string"},
-                    "fast": {"type": "boolean"},
-                    "refresh": {"type": "boolean"},
-                },
-                "required": ["domain"],
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_analyze_domain,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="market_feed",
-            description="Get current auction feed (filters: source, keyword, tld, ending window).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "source": {"type": "string", "enum": ["all", "pounce", "external"]},
-                    "keyword": {"type": "string"},
-                    "tld": {"type": "string"},
-                    "sort_by": {"type": "string", "enum": ["time", "score"]},
-                    "ending_within_hours": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 168},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_market_feed,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="get_drops",
-            description="Get recently dropped domains from zone files (auth required).",
-            json_schema={
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {
-                    "tld": {"type": "string"},
-                    "hours": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 48},
-                    "min_length": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 63},
-                    "max_length": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 63},
-                    "exclude_numeric": {"type": "boolean"},
-                    "exclude_hyphen": {"type": "boolean"},
-                    "keyword": {"type": "string"},
-                    "limit": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 100},
-                    "offset": {"type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 10000},
-                },
-                "additionalProperties": False,
-            },
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_get_drops,
-        ),
-        ToolDef(
-            name="yield_dashboard",
-            description="Get Yield dashboard stats and top earning domains.",
-            json_schema={"type": "object", "properties": {}, "additionalProperties": False},
-            min_tier=SubscriptionTier.TRADER,
-            handler=tool_yield_dashboard,
-        ),
-    ]
-
-
-def tools_for_path(path: str) -> list[str]:
-    """
-    Limit the visible tool list depending on the current Terminal page.
-    This keeps prompts smaller and makes the model more decisive.
-    """
-    p = (path or "").split("?")[0]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/hunt"):
-        return [
-            "get_subscription",
-            "get_dashboard_summary",
-            "market_feed",
-            "get_drops",
-            "hunt_trends",
-            "hunt_brandables",
-            "hunt_typos",
-            "keyword_availability",
-            "analyze_domain",
-            "list_watchlist",
-        ]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/market"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "market_feed", "analyze_domain"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/watchlist"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "list_watchlist", "analyze_domain"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/portfolio"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "portfolio_summary", "list_portfolio", "analyze_domain"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/sniper"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "list_sniper_alerts", "market_feed", "analyze_domain"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/listing"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "list_my_listings", "get_seller_inbox"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/inbox"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "get_inbox_counts", "get_seller_inbox"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/yield"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "yield_dashboard"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/intel"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "analyze_domain", "market_feed", "get_drops"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/settings"):
-        return ["get_subscription"]
-    if p.startswith("/terminal/welcome"):
-        return ["get_subscription", "get_dashboard_summary"]
-    # default: allow a safe minimal set
-    return ["get_subscription", "get_dashboard_summary", "analyze_domain"]
-
-
-async def execute_tool(db: AsyncSession, user: User, name: str, args: dict[str, Any], *, path: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
-    defs = {t.name: t for t in get_tool_defs()}
-    tool = defs.get(name)
-    if tool is None or tool.handler is None:
-        return {"error": f"Unknown tool: {name}"}
-
-    # Enforce tool allowed on this page
-    allowed = set(tools_for_path(path))
-    if name not in allowed:
-        return {"error": f"Tool not allowed for path: {name}"}
-
-    sub = await _get_subscription(db, user)
-    user_tier = sub.tier if sub else SubscriptionTier.SCOUT
-    try:
-        _require_tier(user_tier, tool.min_tier)
-    except PermissionError as e:
-        return {"error": str(e)}
-
-    try:
-        return await tool.handler(db, user, args or {})
-    except Exception as e:
-        return {"error": f"{type(e).__name__}: {e}"}
-
-
-def tool_catalog_for_prompt(path: str) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
-    allowed = set(tools_for_path(path))
-    out: list[dict[str, Any]] = []
-    for t in get_tool_defs():
-        if t.name in allowed:
-            out.append(
-                {
-                    "name": t.name,
-                    "description": t.description,
-                    "schema": t.json_schema,
-                }
-            )
-    return out
-
-
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/terminal/layout.tsx b/frontend/src/app/terminal/layout.tsx
index 7d6ed62..34d867e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/terminal/layout.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/terminal/layout.tsx
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ import { useRouter, usePathname } from 'next/navigation'
 import { useStore } from '@/lib/store'
 import { AnalyzePanelProvider } from '@/components/analyze/AnalyzePanelProvider'
 import { BetaBanner } from '@/components/BetaBanner'
-import { HunterCompanion } from '@/components/chat/HunterCompanion'
 import { Loader2 } from 'lucide-react'
 
 export default function TerminalLayout({
@@ -65,7 +64,6 @@ export default function TerminalLayout({
     <AnalyzePanelProvider>
       <BetaBanner />
       {children}
-      <HunterCompanion />
     </AnalyzePanelProvider>
   )
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/chat/HunterCompanion.tsx b/frontend/src/components/chat/HunterCompanion.tsx
deleted file mode 100644
index d49e796..0000000
--- a/frontend/src/components/chat/HunterCompanion.tsx
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,321 +0,0 @@
-'use client'
-
-import { useEffect, useMemo, useRef, useState } from 'react'
-import clsx from 'clsx'
-import { usePathname } from 'next/navigation'
-import Link from 'next/link'
-import { MessageSquare, X, Send, Sparkles, Loader2, Lock, Trash2 } from 'lucide-react'
-import { useStore } from '@/lib/store'
-
-type ChatMessage = {
-  id: string
-  role: 'user' | 'assistant'
-  content: string
-}
-
-function uid() {
-  return `${Date.now()}_${Math.random().toString(16).slice(2)}`
-}
-
-function getApiBase(): string {
-  if (typeof window === 'undefined') return 'http://localhost:8000/api/v1'
-  const { protocol, hostname } = window.location
-  if (hostname === 'localhost' || hostname === '127.0.0.1') return 'http://localhost:8000/api/v1'
-  if (/^(10\.|192\.168\.|172\.(1[6-9]|2[0-9]|3[01])\.)/.test(hostname)) return `http://${hostname}:8000/api/v1`
-  return `${protocol}//${hostname}/api/v1`
-}
-
-async function sendMessage(opts: {
-  message: string
-  path: string
-  onChunk: (text: string) => void
-}): Promise<void> {
-  const res = await fetch(`${getApiBase()}/llm/agent`, {
-    method: 'POST',
-    credentials: 'include',
-    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
-    body: JSON.stringify({
-      messages: [{ role: 'user', content: opts.message }],
-      path: opts.path,
-      stream: true,
-    }),
-  })
-
-  if (!res.ok) {
-    const data = await res.json().catch(() => null)
-    throw new Error(data?.detail || res.statusText || 'Request failed')
-  }
-
-  const reader = res.body?.getReader()
-  if (!reader) throw new Error('Streaming not supported')
-
-  const decoder = new TextDecoder()
-  let buffer = ''
-
-  while (true) {
-    const { value, done } = await reader.read()
-    if (done) break
-    
-    buffer += decoder.decode(value, { stream: true })
-    const parts = buffer.split('\n\n')
-    buffer = parts.pop() || ''
-
-    for (const part of parts) {
-      const line = part.split('\n').find(l => l.startsWith('data: '))
-      if (!line) continue
-      
-      const payload = line.slice(6)
-      if (payload === '[DONE]') return
-      
-      try {
-        const json = JSON.parse(payload)
-        const content = json?.choices?.[0]?.delta?.content
-        if (content) opts.onChunk(content)
-      } catch {}
-    }
-  }
-}
-
-function getTier(subscription: any): 'scout' | 'trader' | 'tycoon' {
-  const t = (subscription?.tier || '').toLowerCase()
-  if (t === 'trader') return 'trader'
-  if (t === 'tycoon') return 'tycoon'
-  return 'scout'
-}
-
-const QUICK_ACTIONS = [
-  { label: 'Analyze domain', action: 'analyze ' },
-  { label: 'Auctions', action: 'show auctions ending soon' },
-  { label: 'Watchlist', action: 'show my watchlist' },
-  { label: 'Portfolio', action: 'portfolio summary' },
-]
-
-export function HunterCompanion() {
-  const pathname = usePathname()
-  const { subscription, user } = useStore()
-  const tier = getTier(subscription)
-  const canChat = tier === 'trader' || tier === 'tycoon'
-
-  const storageKey = useMemo(() => `pounce:hc:${user?.id || 'anon'}`, [user?.id])
-
-  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)
-  const [input, setInput] = useState('')
-  const [messages, setMessages] = useState<ChatMessage[]>([])
-  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false)
-
-  const scrollRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
-  const inputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null)
-
-  // Load saved messages
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!canChat) return
-    try {
-      const saved = localStorage.getItem(storageKey)
-      if (saved) setMessages(JSON.parse(saved))
-    } catch {}
-  }, [storageKey, canChat])
-
-  // Save messages
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!canChat || !messages.length) return
-    try {
-      localStorage.setItem(storageKey, JSON.stringify(messages.slice(-30)))
-    } catch {}
-  }, [messages, storageKey, canChat])
-
-  // Auto scroll
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (open && scrollRef.current) {
-      scrollRef.current.scrollTop = scrollRef.current.scrollHeight
-    }
-  }, [open, messages])
-
-  // Focus input
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (open && canChat) {
-      setTimeout(() => inputRef.current?.focus(), 100)
-    }
-  }, [open, canChat])
-
-  // Only show in terminal
-  if (!pathname?.startsWith('/terminal')) return null
-
-  const send = async (text?: string) => {
-    const msg = (text || input).trim()
-    if (!msg || loading || !canChat) return
-
-    const userMsg: ChatMessage = { id: uid(), role: 'user', content: msg }
-    const assistantId = uid()
-
-    setMessages(prev => [...prev, userMsg, { id: assistantId, role: 'assistant', content: '' }])
-    setInput('')
-    setLoading(true)
-
-    try {
-      await sendMessage({
-        message: msg,
-        path: pathname || '/terminal/hunt',
-        onChunk: (chunk) => {
-          setMessages(prev => prev.map(m => 
-            m.id === assistantId ? { ...m, content: m.content + chunk } : m
-          ))
-        },
-      })
-    } catch (e: any) {
-      setMessages(prev => prev.map(m =>
-        m.id === assistantId ? { ...m, content: `Error: ${e?.message || 'Failed'}` } : m
-      ))
-    } finally {
-      setLoading(false)
-      inputRef.current?.focus()
-    }
-  }
-
-  const clear = () => {
-    setMessages([])
-    localStorage.removeItem(storageKey)
-  }
-
-  return (
-    <>
-      {/* FAB Button */}
-      <button
-        onClick={() => setOpen(true)}
-        className={clsx(
-          'fixed bottom-5 right-5 z-[150] w-14 h-14 flex items-center justify-center',
-          'bg-[#0a0a0a] border transition-transform hover:scale-105',
-          canChat ? 'border-accent/40 text-accent' : 'border-white/10 text-white/40'
-        )}
-      >
-        {canChat && <span className="absolute -top-1 -left-1 w-2 h-2 bg-accent" />}
-        {!canChat && <Lock className="absolute -top-1 -right-1 w-3 h-3" />}
-        <MessageSquare className="w-6 h-6" />
-      </button>
-
-      {/* Chat Modal */}
-      {open && (
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 z-[160]">
-          {/* Backdrop */}
-          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/80" onClick={() => setOpen(false)} />
-
-          {/* Panel */}
-          <div className="absolute bottom-4 right-4 w-[90vw] max-w-[380px] h-[65vh] max-h-[550px] bg-[#0a0a0a] border border-white/10 flex flex-col">
-            
-            {/* Header */}
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-3 border-b border-white/10">
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span className={clsx('w-2 h-2', canChat ? 'bg-accent' : 'bg-white/20')} />
-                <span className="text-xs font-mono text-accent tracking-wider uppercase">
-                  Hunter Companion
-                </span>
-              </div>
-              <div className="flex gap-1">
-                {canChat && messages.length > 0 && (
-                  <button onClick={clear} className="p-2 text-white/40 hover:text-white">
-                    <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
-                  </button>
-                )}
-                <button onClick={() => setOpen(false)} className="p-2 text-white/40 hover:text-white">
-                  <X className="w-4 h-4" />
-                </button>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-
-            {/* Content */}
-            <div ref={scrollRef} className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto p-4">
-              {!canChat ? (
-                /* Scout - Locked */
-                <div className="h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center px-4">
-                  <Lock className="w-10 h-10 text-white/20 mb-4" />
-                  <h3 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-2">Hunter Companion</h3>
-                  <p className="text-xs text-white/50 mb-6 leading-relaxed">
-                    AI-powered domain analysis, auction alerts, and portfolio insights.
-                  </p>
-                  <Link
-                    href="/pricing"
-                    className="px-5 py-2 bg-accent text-black text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider"
-                  >
-                    Upgrade to Trader
-                  </Link>
-                </div>
-              ) : messages.length === 0 ? (
-                /* Empty State */
-                <div className="h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center">
-                  <Sparkles className="w-8 h-8 text-accent/50 mb-3" />
-                  <p className="text-xs text-white/50 mb-4">
-                    Type a domain or ask a question
-                  </p>
-                  <div className="flex flex-wrap justify-center gap-2">
-                    {QUICK_ACTIONS.map((qa, i) => (
-                      <button
-                        key={i}
-                        onClick={() => {
-                          if (qa.action.endsWith(' ')) {
-                            setInput(qa.action)
-                            inputRef.current?.focus()
-                          } else {
-                            send(qa.action)
-                          }
-                        }}
-                        className="px-3 py-1.5 text-[10px] font-mono border border-accent/20 text-accent hover:bg-accent/10"
-                      >
-                        {qa.label}
-                      </button>
-                    ))}
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              ) : (
-                /* Messages */
-                <div className="space-y-3">
-                  {messages.map((m) => (
-                    <div key={m.id} className={clsx('flex', m.role === 'user' ? 'justify-end' : 'justify-start')}>
-                      <div
-                        className={clsx(
-                          'max-w-[85%] px-3 py-2 text-xs whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed',
-                          m.role === 'user'
-                            ? 'bg-accent/10 border border-accent/20 text-accent font-mono'
-                            : 'bg-white/5 border border-white/10 text-white/80'
-                        )}
-                      >
-                        {m.content || (loading ? '...' : '')}
-                      </div>
-                    </div>
-                  ))}
-                </div>
-              )}
-            </div>
-
-            {/* Input */}
-            {canChat && (
-              <div className="p-3 border-t border-white/10">
-                <div className="flex gap-2">
-                  <input
-                    ref={inputRef}
-                    value={input}
-                    onChange={(e) => setInput(e.target.value)}
-                    onKeyDown={(e) => {
-                      if (e.key === 'Enter' && !e.shiftKey) {
-                        e.preventDefault()
-                        send()
-                      }
-                    }}
-                    placeholder="Type a domain or question..."
-                    className="flex-1 px-3 py-2 bg-white/5 border border-white/10 text-white text-xs font-mono outline-none focus:border-accent/30 placeholder:text-white/25"
-                    disabled={loading}
-                  />
-                  <button
-                    onClick={() => send()}
-                    disabled={loading || !input.trim()}
-                    className="w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center border border-accent/30 bg-accent/10 text-accent disabled:opacity-40"
-                  >
-                    {loading ? <Loader2 className="w-4 h-4 animate-spin" /> : <Send className="w-4 h-4" />}
-                  </button>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            )}
-          </div>
-        </div>
-      )}
-    </>
-  )
-}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/hunt/BrandableForgeTab.tsx b/frontend/src/components/hunt/BrandableForgeTab.tsx
index ef18cac..5745054 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/hunt/BrandableForgeTab.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/hunt/BrandableForgeTab.tsx
@@ -17,7 +17,11 @@ import {
   Star,
   Lightbulb,
   RefreshCw,
+  Lock,
+  Brain,
+  MessageSquare,
 } from 'lucide-react'
+import Link from 'next/link'
 import { api } from '@/lib/api'
 import { useAnalyzePanelStore } from '@/lib/analyze-store'
 import { useStore } from '@/lib/store'
@@ -68,6 +72,12 @@ const TLDS = [
 export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string, type?: any) => void }) {
   const openAnalyze = useAnalyzePanelStore((s) => s.open)
   const addDomain = useStore((s) => s.addDomain)
+  const subscription = useStore((s) => s.subscription)
+  const tier = (subscription?.tier || '').toLowerCase()
+  const hasAI = tier === 'trader' || tier === 'tycoon'
+
+  // Mode: 'pattern' (classic) or 'ai' (concept-based)
+  const [mode, setMode] = useState<'pattern' | 'ai'>('pattern')
 
   // Config State
   const [pattern, setPattern] = useState('cvcvc')
@@ -75,6 +85,14 @@ export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string,
   const [limit, setLimit] = useState(30)
   const [showConfig, setShowConfig] = useState(false)
 
+  // AI State
+  const [concept, setConcept] = useState('')
+  const [conceptFocused, setConceptFocused] = useState(false)
+  const [similarBrand, setSimilarBrand] = useState('')
+  const [similarFocused, setSimilarFocused] = useState(false)
+  const [aiNames, setAiNames] = useState<string[]>([])
+  const [aiLoading, setAiLoading] = useState(false)
+
   // Results State
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false)
   const [items, setItems] = useState<Array<{ domain: string; status: string }>>([])
@@ -144,6 +162,60 @@ export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string,
 
   const currentPattern = PATTERNS.find(p => p.key === pattern)
 
+  // AI Generation
+  const generateFromConcept = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!concept.trim() || !hasAI || aiLoading) return
+    setAiLoading(true)
+    setAiNames([])
+    try {
+      const res = await api.generateBrandableNames(concept.trim(), undefined, 15)
+      setAiNames(res.names || [])
+      if (res.names?.length) {
+        showToast(`AI generated ${res.names.length} names!`, 'success')
+      } else {
+        showToast('No names generated. Try a different concept.', 'info')
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      showToast(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'AI generation failed', 'error')
+    } finally {
+      setAiLoading(false)
+    }
+  }, [concept, hasAI, aiLoading, showToast])
+
+  const generateFromBrand = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!similarBrand.trim() || !hasAI || aiLoading) return
+    setAiLoading(true)
+    setAiNames([])
+    try {
+      const res = await api.generateSimilarNames(similarBrand.trim(), 12)
+      setAiNames(res.names || [])
+      if (res.names?.length) {
+        showToast(`AI found ${res.names.length} similar names!`, 'success')
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      showToast(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'AI generation failed', 'error')
+    } finally {
+      setAiLoading(false)
+    }
+  }, [similarBrand, hasAI, aiLoading, showToast])
+
+  // Check AI-generated names for availability
+  const checkAiNames = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (aiNames.length === 0 || selectedTlds.length === 0) return
+    setLoading(true)
+    setItems([])
+    try {
+      const res = await api.huntKeywords({ keywords: aiNames, tlds: selectedTlds })
+      const available = res.items.filter(i => i.status === 'available')
+      setItems(available.map(i => ({ domain: i.domain, status: i.status })))
+      showToast(`Found ${available.length} available domains!`, 'success')
+    } catch (e) {
+      showToast(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'Availability check failed', 'error')
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false)
+    }
+  }, [aiNames, selectedTlds, showToast])
+
   return (
     <div className="space-y-6">
       {/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */}
@@ -160,7 +232,7 @@ export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string,
               <div>
                 <h3 className="text-base font-bold text-white">Brandable Forge</h3>
                 <p className="text-[11px] font-mono text-white/40">
-                  AI-powered brandable name generator
+                  {mode === 'pattern' ? 'Pattern-based name generator' : 'AI-powered concept generator'}
                 </p>
               </div>
             </div>
@@ -203,7 +275,150 @@ export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string,
           </div>
         </div>
 
+        {/* Mode Toggle */}
+        <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.01]">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <button
+              onClick={() => setMode('pattern')}
+              className={clsx(
+                "flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider border transition-all",
+                mode === 'pattern'
+                  ? "border-accent bg-accent/10 text-accent"
+                  : "border-white/10 text-white/40 hover:text-white hover:border-white/20"
+              )}
+            >
+              <Lightbulb className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+              Patterns
+            </button>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => hasAI && setMode('ai')}
+              className={clsx(
+                "flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider border transition-all",
+                !hasAI && "opacity-50 cursor-not-allowed",
+                mode === 'ai'
+                  ? "border-purple-500 bg-purple-500/10 text-purple-400"
+                  : "border-white/10 text-white/40 hover:text-white hover:border-white/20"
+              )}
+              disabled={!hasAI}
+            >
+              <Brain className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+              AI Concept
+              {!hasAI && <Lock className="w-3 h-3 ml-1" />}
+            </button>
+            {!hasAI && (
+              <Link href="/pricing" className="ml-auto text-[10px] font-mono text-accent hover:underline">
+                Upgrade for AI
+              </Link>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* AI Concept Mode */}
+        {mode === 'ai' && hasAI && (
+          <div className="p-4 border-b border-white/[0.08] space-y-4">
+            {/* Concept Input */}
+            <div>
+              <label className="block text-[10px] font-mono text-white/40 mb-2 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                Describe your brand concept
+              </label>
+              <div className={clsx(
+                "flex border-2 transition-all",
+                conceptFocused ? "border-purple-400/50 bg-purple-400/[0.03]" : "border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.02]"
+              )}>
+                <MessageSquare className={clsx("w-4 h-4 m-3.5 transition-colors", conceptFocused ? "text-purple-400" : "text-white/30")} />
+                <input
+                  value={concept}
+                  onChange={(e) => setConcept(e.target.value)}
+                  onFocus={() => setConceptFocused(true)}
+                  onBlur={() => setConceptFocused(false)}
+                  onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && generateFromConcept()}
+                  placeholder="e.g., AI startup for legal documents, crypto wallet for teens..."
+                  className="flex-1 bg-transparent py-3 pr-3 text-sm text-white placeholder:text-white/25 outline-none font-mono"
+                />
+                <button
+                  onClick={generateFromConcept}
+                  disabled={!concept.trim() || aiLoading}
+                  className={clsx(
+                    "px-4 m-1.5 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase flex items-center gap-1.5 transition-all",
+                    !concept.trim() || aiLoading
+                      ? "bg-white/5 text-white/20"
+                      : "bg-purple-500 text-white hover:bg-purple-400"
+                  )}
+                >
+                  {aiLoading ? <Loader2 className="w-3 h-3 animate-spin" /> : <Sparkles className="w-3 h-3" />}
+                  Generate
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Similar Brand Input */}
+            <div>
+              <label className="block text-[10px] font-mono text-white/40 mb-2 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                Or find names similar to a brand
+              </label>
+              <div className={clsx(
+                "flex border-2 transition-all",
+                similarFocused ? "border-purple-400/50 bg-purple-400/[0.03]" : "border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.02]"
+              )}>
+                <Star className={clsx("w-4 h-4 m-3.5 transition-colors", similarFocused ? "text-purple-400" : "text-white/30")} />
+                <input
+                  value={similarBrand}
+                  onChange={(e) => setSimilarBrand(e.target.value)}
+                  onFocus={() => setSimilarFocused(true)}
+                  onBlur={() => setSimilarFocused(false)}
+                  onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && generateFromBrand()}
+                  placeholder="e.g., Stripe, Notion, Figma..."
+                  className="flex-1 bg-transparent py-3 pr-3 text-sm text-white placeholder:text-white/25 outline-none font-mono"
+                />
+                <button
+                  onClick={generateFromBrand}
+                  disabled={!similarBrand.trim() || aiLoading}
+                  className={clsx(
+                    "px-4 m-1.5 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase flex items-center gap-1.5 transition-all",
+                    !similarBrand.trim() || aiLoading
+                      ? "bg-white/5 text-white/20"
+                      : "bg-purple-500 text-white hover:bg-purple-400"
+                  )}
+                >
+                  {aiLoading ? <Loader2 className="w-3 h-3 animate-spin" /> : <Zap className="w-3 h-3" />}
+                  Find Similar
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* AI Generated Names */}
+            {aiNames.length > 0 && (
+              <div>
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-2">
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-mono text-white/40 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                    AI Suggestions ({aiNames.length})
+                  </span>
+                  <button
+                    onClick={checkAiNames}
+                    disabled={loading || selectedTlds.length === 0}
+                    className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-[10px] font-mono text-purple-400 hover:text-purple-300 transition-colors"
+                  >
+                    <Zap className="w-3 h-3" />
+                    Check Availability
+                  </button>
+                </div>
+                <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1.5">
+                  {aiNames.map((name) => (
+                    <span
+                      key={name}
+                      className="px-3 py-1.5 text-[11px] font-mono text-purple-400 bg-purple-500/10 border border-purple-500/20"
+                    >
+                      {name}
+                    </span>
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        )}
+
         {/* Pattern Selection */}
+        {mode === 'pattern' && (
         <div className="p-4 border-b border-white/[0.08]">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3">
             <Lightbulb className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-white/30" />
@@ -256,6 +471,7 @@ export function BrandableForgeTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string,
             })}
           </div>
         </div>
+        )}
 
         {/* TLD Selection */}
         <div className="p-4 border-b border-white/[0.08]">
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/hunt/SearchTab.tsx b/frontend/src/components/hunt/SearchTab.tsx
index c1f19d9..a0384b9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/hunt/SearchTab.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/hunt/SearchTab.tsx
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ import {
 import clsx from 'clsx'
 
 // ============================================================================
-// TYPES
+// TYPES & CONSTANTS
 // ============================================================================
 
 interface SearchResult {
@@ -35,8 +35,29 @@ interface SearchResult {
   registrar: string | null
   expiration_date: string | null
   loading: boolean
+  error?: string
 }
 
+interface TldCheckResult {
+  tld: string
+  domain: string
+  is_available: boolean | null
+  loading: boolean
+  error?: string
+}
+
+// Popular TLDs to check when user enters only a name without extension
+const POPULAR_TLDS = ['com', 'net', 'org', 'io', 'ch', 'de', 'app', 'dev', 'co', 'ai']
+
+// Known valid TLDs (subset for quick validation)
+const KNOWN_TLDS = new Set([
+  'com', 'net', 'org', 'io', 'ch', 'de', 'app', 'dev', 'co', 'ai', 'me', 'tv', 'cc',
+  'xyz', 'info', 'biz', 'online', 'site', 'tech', 'store', 'club', 'shop', 'blog',
+  'uk', 'fr', 'nl', 'eu', 'be', 'at', 'us', 'ca', 'au', 'li', 'it', 'es', 'pl',
+  'pro', 'mobi', 'name', 'page', 'new', 'day', 'world', 'email', 'link', 'click',
+  'digital', 'media', 'agency', 'studio', 'design', 'marketing', 'solutions',
+])
+
 // ============================================================================
 // COMPONENT
 // ============================================================================
@@ -51,9 +72,11 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
 
   const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('')
   const [searchResult, setSearchResult] = useState<SearchResult | null>(null)
+  const [tldResults, setTldResults] = useState<TldCheckResult[]>([])
   const [addingToWatchlist, setAddingToWatchlist] = useState(false)
   const [searchFocused, setSearchFocused] = useState(false)
   const [recentSearches, setRecentSearches] = useState<string[]>([])
+  const [searchMode, setSearchMode] = useState<'single' | 'multi'>('single')
   const searchInputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null)
 
   // Load recent searches from localStorage
@@ -78,30 +101,134 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
     })
   }, [])
 
+  // Check if TLD is valid
+  const isValidTld = useCallback((tld: string): boolean => {
+    return KNOWN_TLDS.has(tld.toLowerCase())
+  }, [])
+
+  // Check single domain
+  const checkSingleDomain = useCallback(async (domain: string): Promise<SearchResult> => {
+    try {
+      const result = await api.checkDomain(domain)
+      return {
+        domain: result.domain,
+        status: result.status,
+        is_available: result.is_available,
+        registrar: result.registrar,
+        expiration_date: result.expiration_date,
+        loading: false,
+      }
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      return {
+        domain,
+        status: 'error',
+        is_available: null,
+        registrar: null,
+        expiration_date: null,
+        loading: false,
+        error: err?.message || 'Check failed',
+      }
+    }
+  }, [])
+
+  // Check multiple TLDs for a name
+  const checkMultipleTlds = useCallback(async (name: string) => {
+    // Initialize results with loading state
+    const initialResults: TldCheckResult[] = POPULAR_TLDS.map(tld => ({
+      tld,
+      domain: `${name}.${tld}`,
+      is_available: null,
+      loading: true,
+    }))
+    setTldResults(initialResults)
+
+    // Check each TLD in parallel
+    const results = await Promise.all(
+      POPULAR_TLDS.map(async (tld): Promise<TldCheckResult> => {
+        const domain = `${name}.${tld}`
+        try {
+          const result = await api.checkDomain(domain)
+          return {
+            tld,
+            domain,
+            is_available: result.is_available,
+            loading: false,
+          }
+        } catch {
+          return {
+            tld,
+            domain,
+            is_available: null,
+            loading: false,
+            error: 'Check failed',
+          }
+        }
+      })
+    )
+    
+    setTldResults(results)
+  }, [])
+
   // Search Handler
   const handleSearch = useCallback(async (domainInput: string) => {
     if (!domainInput.trim()) {
       setSearchResult(null)
+      setTldResults([])
       return
     }
-    const cleanDomain = domainInput.trim().toLowerCase()
-    setSearchResult({ domain: cleanDomain, status: 'checking', is_available: null, registrar: null, expiration_date: null, loading: true })
-
-    try {
-      const whoisResult = await api.checkDomain(cleanDomain).catch(() => null)
-      setSearchResult({
-        domain: whoisResult?.domain || cleanDomain,
-        status: whoisResult?.status || 'unknown',
-        is_available: whoisResult?.is_available ?? null,
-        registrar: whoisResult?.registrar || null,
-        expiration_date: whoisResult?.expiration_date || null,
-        loading: false,
-      })
-      saveToRecent(cleanDomain)
-    } catch {
-      setSearchResult({ domain: cleanDomain, status: 'error', is_available: null, registrar: null, expiration_date: null, loading: false })
+    
+    const cleanInput = domainInput.trim().toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, '')
+    
+    // Check if input contains a dot (has TLD)
+    if (cleanInput.includes('.')) {
+      // Single domain mode
+      setSearchMode('single')
+      setTldResults([])
+      
+      const parts = cleanInput.split('.')
+      const tld = parts[parts.length - 1]
+      
+      // Check if TLD is valid
+      if (!isValidTld(tld)) {
+        setSearchResult({
+          domain: cleanInput,
+          status: 'invalid_tld',
+          is_available: null,
+          registrar: null,
+          expiration_date: null,
+          loading: false,
+          error: `".${tld}" is not a valid domain extension`,
+        })
+        return
+      }
+      
+      setSearchResult({ domain: cleanInput, status: 'checking', is_available: null, registrar: null, expiration_date: null, loading: true })
+      
+      const result = await checkSingleDomain(cleanInput)
+      setSearchResult(result)
+      if (!result.error) saveToRecent(cleanInput)
+    } else {
+      // Multi-TLD mode - check multiple extensions
+      setSearchMode('multi')
+      setSearchResult(null)
+      
+      // Validate the name part
+      if (cleanInput.length < 1 || cleanInput.length > 63) {
+        setTldResults([])
+        showToast('Domain name must be 1-63 characters', 'error')
+        return
+      }
+      
+      if (!/^[a-z0-9-]+$/.test(cleanInput) || cleanInput.startsWith('-') || cleanInput.endsWith('-')) {
+        setTldResults([])
+        showToast('Domain name contains invalid characters', 'error')
+        return
+      }
+      
+      await checkMultipleTlds(cleanInput)
+      saveToRecent(cleanInput)
     }
-  }, [saveToRecent])
+  }, [saveToRecent, checkSingleDomain, checkMultipleTlds, isValidTld, showToast])
 
   const handleAddToWatchlist = useCallback(async () => {
     if (!searchQuery.trim()) return
@@ -119,8 +246,11 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
   // Debounced search
   useEffect(() => {
     const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (searchQuery.length > 3) handleSearch(searchQuery)
-      else setSearchResult(null)
+      if (searchQuery.length >= 2) handleSearch(searchQuery)
+      else {
+        setSearchResult(null)
+        setTldResults([])
+      }
     }, 500)
     return () => clearTimeout(timer)
   }, [searchQuery, handleSearch])
@@ -147,7 +277,7 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
             onFocus={() => setSearchFocused(true)}
             onBlur={() => setSearchFocused(false)}
             onKeyDown={(e) => e.key === 'Enter' && handleSearch(searchQuery)}
-            placeholder="example.com"
+            placeholder="domain or name.tld"
             className="flex-1 bg-transparent px-3 py-4 text-base lg:text-lg text-white placeholder:text-white/20 outline-none font-mono"
           />
           {searchQuery && (
@@ -180,14 +310,29 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
         </span>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Search Result */}
-      {searchResult && (
+      {/* Single Domain Result */}
+      {searchMode === 'single' && searchResult && (
         <div className="animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-2 duration-200">
           {searchResult.loading ? (
             <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-3 py-12 border border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.02]">
               <Loader2 className="w-6 h-6 animate-spin text-accent" />
               <span className="text-sm text-white/50 font-mono">Checking availability...</span>
             </div>
+          ) : searchResult.error ? (
+            // Error state (invalid TLD, check failed, etc.)
+            <div className="border-2 border-rose-500/30 overflow-hidden bg-[#020202]">
+              <div className="p-4">
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+                  <div className="w-12 h-12 flex items-center justify-center border border-rose-500/30 bg-rose-500/10 shrink-0">
+                    <XCircle className="w-6 h-6 text-rose-500" />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
+                    <div className="text-lg font-bold text-white font-mono truncate">{searchResult.domain}</div>
+                    <div className="text-sm text-rose-400 mt-1">{searchResult.error}</div>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
           ) : (
             <div className={clsx(
               "border-2 overflow-hidden bg-[#020202]",
@@ -294,6 +439,84 @@ export function SearchTab({ showToast }: SearchTabProps) {
         </div>
       )}
 
+      {/* Multi-TLD Results */}
+      {searchMode === 'multi' && tldResults.length > 0 && (
+        <div className="animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-2 duration-200">
+          <div className="border border-white/[0.08] bg-[#020202] overflow-hidden">
+            {/* Header */}
+            <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-white/[0.08] flex items-center justify-between">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Globe className="w-4 h-4 text-accent" />
+                <span className="text-[10px] font-mono text-white/40 uppercase tracking-wider">
+                  Checking {POPULAR_TLDS.length} extensions for "{searchQuery.toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, '')}"
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <span className="text-[10px] font-mono text-accent">
+                {tldResults.filter(r => r.is_available === true).length} available
+              </span>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* TLD Grid */}
+            <div className="p-3 grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-5 gap-2">
+              {tldResults.map((result) => (
+                <div
+                  key={result.tld}
+                  className={clsx(
+                    "p-3 border transition-all",
+                    result.loading 
+                      ? "border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.02]"
+                      : result.is_available 
+                        ? "border-accent/40 bg-accent/[0.05] hover:bg-accent/10 cursor-pointer"
+                        : "border-white/[0.06] bg-white/[0.01]"
+                  )}
+                  onClick={() => {
+                    if (result.is_available && !result.loading) {
+                      setSearchQuery(result.domain)
+                      setSearchMode('single')
+                      setTldResults([])
+                      handleSearch(result.domain)
+                    }
+                  }}
+                >
+                  {result.loading ? (
+                    <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-1">
+                      <Loader2 className="w-4 h-4 animate-spin text-white/30" />
+                    </div>
+                  ) : (
+                    <>
+                      <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-1">
+                        <span className={clsx(
+                          "text-xs font-mono font-bold",
+                          result.is_available ? "text-accent" : "text-white/30"
+                        )}>
+                          .{result.tld}
+                        </span>
+                        {result.is_available ? (
+                          <CheckCircle2 className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-accent" />
+                        ) : (
+                          <XCircle className="w-3.5 h-3.5 text-white/20" />
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                      <div className={clsx(
+                        "text-[9px] font-mono uppercase",
+                        result.is_available ? "text-accent/60" : "text-white/20"
+                      )}>
+                        {result.is_available ? 'Available' : 'Taken'}
+                      </div>
+                    </>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Footer hint */}
+            <div className="px-4 py-2 border-t border-white/[0.06] text-[9px] font-mono text-white/30 text-center">
+              Click an available extension to see details • Add ".tld" to your search for specific extension
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
       {/* Recent Searches */}
       {!searchResult && recentSearches.length > 0 && (
         <div className="border border-white/[0.08] bg-white/[0.02]">
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/hunt/TrendSurferTab.tsx b/frontend/src/components/hunt/TrendSurferTab.tsx
index 0ab9f26..44737cc 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/hunt/TrendSurferTab.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/hunt/TrendSurferTab.tsx
@@ -19,11 +19,14 @@ import {
   ShoppingCart,
   Flame,
   ArrowRight,
-  AlertCircle
+  AlertCircle,
+  Wand2,
+  Lock,
 } from 'lucide-react'
 import { api } from '@/lib/api'
 import { useAnalyzePanelStore } from '@/lib/analyze-store'
 import { useStore } from '@/lib/store'
+import Link from 'next/link'
 
 // ============================================================================
 // TYPES & CONSTANTS
@@ -56,6 +59,9 @@ function normalizeKeyword(s: string) {
 export function TrendSurferTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string, type?: any) => void }) {
   const openAnalyze = useAnalyzePanelStore((s) => s.open)
   const addDomain = useStore((s) => s.addDomain)
+  const subscription = useStore((s) => s.subscription)
+  const tier = (subscription?.tier || '').toLowerCase()
+  const hasAI = tier === 'trader' || tier === 'tycoon'
   
   // Trends State
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
@@ -65,6 +71,11 @@ export function TrendSurferTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string, typ
   const [selected, setSelected] = useState<string>('')
   const [refreshing, setRefreshing] = useState(false)
 
+  // AI Expansion State
+  const [aiKeywords, setAiKeywords] = useState<string[]>([])
+  const [aiLoading, setAiLoading] = useState(false)
+  const [aiAnalysis, setAiAnalysis] = useState<string>('')
+
   // Keyword Check State
   const [keywordInput, setKeywordInput] = useState('')
   const [keywordFocused, setKeywordFocused] = useState(false)
@@ -82,6 +93,29 @@ export function TrendSurferTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string, typ
   const [tracking, setTracking] = useState<string | null>(null)
   const [copied, setCopied] = useState<string | null>(null)
 
+  // AI Keyword Expansion
+  const expandWithAI = useCallback(async () => {
+    if (!selected || !hasAI || aiLoading) return
+    setAiLoading(true)
+    setAiKeywords([])
+    setAiAnalysis('')
+    try {
+      const [expandRes, analyzeRes] = await Promise.all([
+        api.expandTrendKeywords(selected, geo),
+        api.analyzeTrend(selected, geo),
+      ])
+      setAiKeywords(expandRes.keywords || [])
+      setAiAnalysis(analyzeRes.analysis || '')
+      if (expandRes.keywords?.length) {
+        showToast(`AI found ${expandRes.keywords.length} related keywords!`, 'success')
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      showToast(e instanceof Error ? e.message : 'AI expansion failed', 'error')
+    } finally {
+      setAiLoading(false)
+    }
+  }, [selected, geo, hasAI, aiLoading, showToast])
+
   const copyDomain = useCallback((domain: string) => {
     navigator.clipboard.writeText(domain)
     setCopied(domain)
@@ -304,6 +338,77 @@ export function TrendSurferTab({ showToast }: { showToast: (message: string, typ
             )}
           </div>
         )}
+
+        {/* AI Expansion Section */}
+        {selected && (
+          <div className="px-4 pb-4 border-t border-white/[0.08] pt-4">
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Wand2 className="w-4 h-4 text-purple-400" />
+                <span className="text-xs font-mono text-white/60">AI Keyword Expansion</span>
+                {!hasAI && (
+                  <span className="text-[9px] font-mono text-white/30 bg-white/5 px-1.5 py-0.5 border border-white/10">
+                    TRADER+
+                  </span>
+                )}
+              </div>
+              {hasAI ? (
+                <button
+                  onClick={expandWithAI}
+                  disabled={aiLoading}
+                  className={clsx(
+                    "flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider transition-all",
+                    aiLoading
+                      ? "bg-purple-500/20 text-purple-300 cursor-wait"
+                      : "bg-purple-500/20 text-purple-400 hover:bg-purple-500/30 border border-purple-500/30"
+                  )}
+                >
+                  {aiLoading ? <Loader2 className="w-3 h-3 animate-spin" /> : <Sparkles className="w-3 h-3" />}
+                  {aiLoading ? 'Expanding...' : 'Expand with AI'}
+                </button>
+              ) : (
+                <Link
+                  href="/pricing"
+                  className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 text-[10px] font-mono text-white/40 border border-white/10 hover:border-white/20 hover:text-white/60 transition-all"
+                >
+                  <Lock className="w-3 h-3" />
+                  Upgrade
+                </Link>
+              )}
+            </div>
+
+            {/* AI Analysis */}
+            {aiAnalysis && (
+              <div className="p-3 bg-purple-500/5 border border-purple-500/20 mb-3">
+                <p className="text-xs text-white/70 leading-relaxed">{aiAnalysis}</p>
+              </div>
+            )}
+
+            {/* AI Keywords */}
+            {aiKeywords.length > 0 && (
+              <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1.5">
+                {aiKeywords.map((kw) => (
+                  <button
+                    key={kw}
+                    onClick={() => {
+                      setKeywordInput(kw)
+                      setAvailability([])
+                    }}
+                    className="px-3 py-1.5 text-[11px] font-mono text-purple-400 bg-purple-500/10 border border-purple-500/20 hover:bg-purple-500/20 transition-all"
+                  >
+                    {kw}
+                  </button>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            )}
+
+            {!aiKeywords.length && !aiLoading && hasAI && (
+              <p className="text-[10px] font-mono text-white/30 text-center py-2">
+                Click "Expand with AI" to find related keywords for "{selected}"
+              </p>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        )}
       </div>
 
       {/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
index 2b762a8..7ede93c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
@@ -246,6 +246,35 @@ class ApiClient {
     })
   }
 
+  // LLM Naming (AI-powered suggestions for Trends & Forge)
+  async expandTrendKeywords(trend: string, geo: string = 'US') {
+    return this.request<{ keywords: string[]; trend: string }>('/naming/trends/expand', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      body: JSON.stringify({ trend, geo }),
+    })
+  }
+
+  async analyzeTrend(trend: string, geo: string = 'US') {
+    return this.request<{ analysis: string; trend: string }>('/naming/trends/analyze', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      body: JSON.stringify({ trend, geo }),
+    })
+  }
+
+  async generateBrandableNames(concept: string, style?: string, count: number = 15) {
+    return this.request<{ names: string[]; concept: string }>('/naming/forge/generate', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      body: JSON.stringify({ concept, style, count }),
+    })
+  }
+
+  async generateSimilarNames(brand: string, count: number = 12) {
+    return this.request<{ names: string[]; brand: string }>('/naming/forge/similar', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      body: JSON.stringify({ brand, count }),
+    })
+  }
+
   // CFO (Alpha Terminal - Management)
   async getCfoSummary() {
     return this.request<{