# Check if group name is already in use

Used for inline validation during group creation. Checks all local groups regardless of privacy settings. Returns a result object indicating whether the username is taken. Publicly accessible to allow group name validation during signup.

Endpoint: GET /api/v1/groups/namecheck/{groupname}
Version: 1.0
Security: 

## Path parameters:

  - `groupname` (string, required)
    The group name (slug) to check for availability
    Example: "wine-lovers"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `exists` (boolean, required)
    Whether the group name already exists in the database
    Example: true