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README Badge Builder

Generate Markdown badges for your README files.

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Generate Markdown badges for your README files.

How to Use This README Badge Builder

  1. 1Enter the Label (left side text)
  2. 2Enter the Message (right side text)
  3. 3Select a Color and Style
  4. 4Optionally add a Logo and Link
  5. 5Copy the Markdown or HTML code to your README

Features

  • ✓Generate badges with custom labels and messages
  • ✓Choose from multiple styles (flat, plastic, etc.)
  • ✓Add brand logos to your badges
  • ✓Customize colors for both sides of the badge
  • ✓Generate Markdown and HTML snippets instantly
  • ✓Add links to your badges

What is README Badge Builder?

README Badge Builder is a tool that allows you to generate shields.io badges for your project documentation. Badges are used to show the status of your project, such as build status, version, license, and more. With this tool, you can easily customize the label, message, color, style, and logo of your badges.

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Last Verified: January 2026