I built a Pokémon-style GitHub profile card generator – 18 types, real-time stats, works in READMEs

Introducing a Dynamic Pokémon-Inspired GitHub Profile Card Generator

Enhance your GitHub profile with a vibrant, interactive profile card inspired by Pokémon! This innovative tool allows developers to showcase their statistics in a fun, visually appealing way directly within their README files, eliminating the need for screenshots or external embeds.

Key Features

  • Customizable animated profile cards tailored for GitHub READMEs
  • Selection from 18 distinct Pokémon types to personalize your card’s theme
  • Displays live, real-time statistics including followers, stars, repositories, and recent activity
  • Seamlessly integrates into your README without external hosting—profile pictures are embedded as base64 for efficiency
  • Easy to implement: simply add a dynamic image URL to your profile README

Getting Started

To incorporate your customized profile card, insert the following Markdown snippet into your README, replacing “YOUR_USERNAME” with your GitHub username:

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

Available Type Options

  • Fire: ?type=fire
  • Water: ?type=water
  • Electric: ?type=electric
  • Dragon: ?type=dragon
  • And 14 more variants to match your style!

Live Demonstration

Experience a live preview of the profile card at: View Demo

Repository and Customization

Access the project’s source code and contribute via GitHub: GitHub Repository

Purpose and Motivation

This project was born out of a desire to provide an engaging, developer-friendly alternative to static profile badges. Unlike many existing solutions that rely on external images or manual updates, this generator produces a compact SVG that pulls real-time data directly from the GitHub API, ensuring your profile remains current and visually exciting.

Would you consider adding a funky, Pokémon-themed card to your GitHub profile? Share your thoughts and let us know how you might personalize yours!


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