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GitHub profile tooling
Generate Your GitHub Profile README
Stand out before anyone opens a repository. Choose a template, customize your story, preview the result instantly, and ship a profile README that feels intentional instead of improvised.
Free tier availableNo login requiredStatic, copy-ready output
README.md
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# alex-chen
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Open SourceTypeScriptAvailable for collab
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## About Me
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Product-minded engineer building fast, useful developer tools with a bias for clean interfaces.
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- Shipping polished full-stack apps
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- Focused on DX, design systems, and AI workflows
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## Skills
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- TypeScript ............ 92%
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- Next.js ............... 88%
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- Tailwind CSS .......... 84%
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## GitHub Stats
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- 1.8k followers | 412 stars earned | 97 PRs merged
rendered previewgithub profile
alex-chen
Full-stack product engineer shipping developer tooling with polish.
Open SourceTypeScriptDesign Systems
About Me
I build crisp interfaces, automation-heavy workflows, and profile surfaces that help teams communicate credibility in a glance.
Skills
TypeScript92%
Next.js88%
Tailwind CSS84%
GitHub Statslive
412
Stars
97
PRs
A+
Readme
10,000+ READMEs GeneratedWorks with GitHub API
Independent tool. Not affiliated with GitHub.
How It Works
Build a stronger first impression in three passes.
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Customize Content
Add your bio, tech stack, badges, stats cards, and links with a live split preview that shows the result instantly.
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Copy to Profile
Paste the generated README into your username repository and publish a sharper first impression in minutes.
Template Gallery
Six starting points for distinct GitHub personas.
Each layout is tuned for a different signal: technical depth, visual taste, research credibility, or leadership.
Developer
Dense, technical, and badge-forward for builders who ship often.
Designer
Minimal structure with stronger typography and portfolio links.
Data Scientist
Stats-heavy layout with model, notebook, and research highlights.
Student
Clean and accessible for internships, coursework, and growth signals.
Open Source Maintainer
Contribution graph, releases, and community health up front.
Tech Lead
Leadership-oriented narrative with system thinking and outcomes.
Feature Grid
Everything needed to go from blank profile to polished README.
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Markdown Editor
Write in a focused authoring surface that mirrors the structure of a real README.md file.
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Live Preview
Watch every content block resolve instantly in a side-by-side preview before you copy anything.
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GitHub Stats Integration
Surface public GitHub metrics and status blocks without wiring them by hand.
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Custom Themes
Swap between visual systems that feel minimal, editorial, technical, or high-contrast.
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Badge Generator
Add stack badges, availability labels, and specialty markers in a few clicks.
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Multiple Templates
Start from layouts designed for students, maintainers, leads, and more.
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One-Click Copy
Move from generated content to a ready-to-paste README with no cleanup step.
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Responsive Design
Preview layouts that hold up on desktop, laptop, and mobile GitHub views.
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SEO Optimized
Market the generator itself with metadata and social previews tuned for sharing.
Callout
Your Profile README ≠ Your Project README
A project README explains implementation. A profile README explains momentum, taste, focus, and credibility. One is documentation. The other is positioning. profilereadme is designed for the second job.
Fictional Examples
Three profile directions built with the generator.
These previews show how the same product can frame different careers: portfolio-first, data-forward, and leadership-oriented.
Avery
Frontend Engineer
Next.jsDesign SystemsDX
Avery
A fictional README snapshot showing how profile structure can emphasize specialization, clarity, and audience fit.
Samira
Data Platform Builder
PythonML OpsOpen Source
Samira
A fictional README snapshot showing how profile structure can emphasize specialization, clarity, and audience fit.
Marco
Staff Product Engineer
LeadershipNode.jsGraphQL
Marco
A fictional README snapshot showing how profile structure can emphasize specialization, clarity, and audience fit.
Pricing
Simple access, no pay-per-use.
Start free with the essentials or unlock every template, every theme, and priority support for a flat subscription.
Free
$0/ forever
- Basic templates
- Markdown editor and live preview
- Starter GitHub stats blocks
- Standard badge library
Premium
Recommended$4.99/ mo
- All templates and premium themes
- Advanced layout customization
- Priority support
- Future template drops included
FAQ
Common questions before you generate.
Is profilereadme free to use?+
Yes. The generator includes a free tier with core templates, live preview, and copy-ready Markdown.
Do I need to connect my GitHub account?+
No OAuth is required. The product works with public GitHub profile data and lets you finish the README locally.
Where does a profile README live on GitHub?+
It lives in a repository that matches your GitHub username exactly, with the generated content placed in that repository's README.md file.
Can I switch templates after writing my content?+
Yes. The generator is built around template switching, so you can reframe the same content for different audiences quickly.
Does premium charge per README?+
No. Premium is a flat monthly subscription with access to all templates, themes, and priority support. There is no pay-per-use model.
Is this affiliated with GitHub?+
No. profilereadme is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GitHub, Inc.