What are shields.io badges?

Shields.io badges are small status indicators commonly used in GitHub READMEs to show build status, version, license, and other project metadata.

Can I customize the colors and style?

Yes, choose from flat, flat-square, plastic, for-the-badge, and social styles with custom colors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are shields.io badges?: Shields.io badges are small status indicators commonly used in GitHub READMEs to show build status, version, license, and other project metadata.
Can I customize the colors and style?: Yes, choose from flat, flat-square, plastic, for-the-badge, and social styles with custom colors.

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