Markdown Tools
Markdown Badge / Shield Generator
Generate shields.io-style badge Markdown snippets.
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What is Badges?
A badge generator that produces the Markdown snippet referencing a shields.io image URL. Only the snippet is built locally; the badge image renders via shields.io.
How it works
Label, message, color, and style are URL-encoded into a shields.io endpoint and wrapped in Markdown image syntax.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Shields-style badges
Generate a badge with a label and value — like build-passing or version-1.0 — from the shields.io style.
Common mistakes
URL encoding in badge text
Badge label and value are embedded in the URL — spaces and special characters must be URL-encoded.
Frequently asked questions
What styles are available?
flat, flat-square, plastic, and social — with configurable colors on both sides.
Do badges require an external service?
The badge image is served by shields.io, so it renders when the image host is reachable.