Web Service & Developer Tool
26.5k 2026-04-18
badges/shields
A popular web service and library for generating concise, consistent, and legible SVG/raster badges to display project metrics and status.
Core Features
Generate dynamic SVG and raster badges
Integrate with numerous services (CI, package managers, code coverage, etc.)
Offer customizable badge appearance
Provide an NPM library for programmatic badge creation
Detailed Introduction
Shields.io is a widely used open-source web service that provides dynamic, visually appealing badges in SVG and raster formats. These badges are essential for open-source projects and web pages to display real-time metrics such as CI status, package versions, code coverage, and download counts. With billions of images served monthly, it offers easy integration with dozens of services and an NPM library for developers to programmatically create custom badges, enhancing project visibility and trust.