Unlocking Creative Flair for Your GitHub Profile: Introducing the Pokémon-Inspired Profile Card Generator

Are you looking to add a splash of personality and dynamism to your GitHub README? I’ve developed an innovative tool that transforms your profile into an engaging, animated Pokémon-style card — seamlessly integrating real-time stats and vibrant design directly within your repository.

Overview of the Profile Card Generator

This custom solution enables developers to create visually appealing, animated profile cards inspired by the Pokémon universe, elevating the way you showcase your GitHub achievements. Here are some key features:

• Customizable Pokémon Types: Choose from 18 unique types, including fire, water, electric, dragon, and more, to personalize your profile card’s theme.
• Dynamic Statistics Display: Showcase your latest GitHub activity such as followers, repositories, stars, and recent activity, all updating in real time.
• Embed Directly in README Files: No need for external screenshots or images—embed the generated SVG directly into your README for live, up-to-date information.
• Embedded Profile Image: Your profile picture is embedded as base64, ensuring consistent display without external dependencies.

How to Incorporate It

Embedding your personalized profile card is straightforward. Simply insert the following Markdown snippet into your README, replacing YOUR_USERNAME with your GitHub username and selecting your preferred type:

markdown
![My GitHub Stats](https://animated-profile-stats.vercel.app/api/card?username=YOUR_USERNAME&type=fire)

For different themes, modify the type parameter, such as:

• Water type: ?type=water
• Electric type: ?type=electric
• Dragon type: ?type=dragon

See It in Action

Experience the dynamic design firsthand by visiting the live demo:

View Live Profile Card

Explore the Source

Curious about how it works? Check out the open-source repository:

GitHub Repository

Motivation Behind the Project

Traditional solutions for customizing GitHub profiles often rely on static images or external hosting, which can be cumbersome and outdated. This generator produces a pure SVG that is fully compatible with GitHub’s README rendering, pulling real-time data directly from the GitHub API to ensure your profile information is always current.

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