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Markdown Badge Generator

Build beautiful Shields.io status badges, tech stack labels, licenses, and social links for your GitHub repository README files.

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Complete Guide & Overview

Create Shields.io Badges for GitHub README Files Online

Generate custom Shields.io status badges, tech stack pills, and GitHub repository metrics. Customize colors, icons, logos, and hyperlink destinations with live SVG rendering.

How to Use the Markdown Badge Generator

1

Configure Label & Message

Set the left label (e.g. 'Build') and right message (e.g. 'Passing') for your badge.

2

Pick Style & Brand Icon

Choose your badge theme, hex background color, and optional SimpleIcon logo identifier.

3

Copy Snippet into README

Copy the generated Markdown link tag and paste it at the top of your GitHub repository README.

Key Features & Capabilities

Live SVG Rendering: Preview your badge visually as you type before copying into Markdown.
SimpleIcons Integration: Easily add official brand icons (Next.js, TypeScript, React, Docker, Python).
Multiple Layout Styles: Choose from flat, flat-square, for-the-badge, and plastic 3D designs.
Dual Markdown & HTML Output: Generate clickable badges formatted for GitHub READMEs or HTML blogs.
Preconfigured Presets: Instant 1-click presets for open source licenses, build statuses, and tech stacks.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • •Stacking 4-5 tech stack badges directly under your project title makes your GitHub repository look polished and trustworthy to potential contributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a logo to my badge?

Enter any valid slug from the SimpleIcons database into the Logo input (e.g. 'react', 'nextdotjs', 'docker', 'python'). Shields.io will embed the official SVG icon automatically.

How do I make the badge clickable?

Fill in the 'Click Destination URL' field. The generator wraps the badge image inside a Markdown hyperlink ([![Badge](image)](url)) automatically.

Are Shields.io badges free for commercial use?

Yes! Shields.io is an open-source public service used by millions of GitHub repositories worldwide.

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