[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7741: Provide a tool to know if a theme name or slug is available and can be used in the theme directory

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#7741: Provide a tool to know if a theme name or slug is available and can be used
in the theme directory
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 Reporter:  mmaattiiaass     |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  feature request  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |  Milestone:
Component:  Theme Directory  |   Keywords:
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 How could a theme creator know if a name is or was taken to avoid the need
 to rename themes?

 Not finding the name in the SVN list (https://themes.svn.wordpress.org/)
 does not guarantee that the theme name is available. Usually, the theme
 creators need to rename the theme after submitting it for approval to the
 theme directory despite the slug not being listed in the SVN list.

 **A public tool where theme creators can enter a name and receive an
 answer saying "This name is available" or "This name is not available"
 would be very useful before starting work on the theme.**

 It could avoid the frequent and time-consuming task of renaming all the
 parts of a theme, which is not always possible with a "search & replace
 all" because, for example, design assets could need extra work.

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