Top 23 profile-readme Open-Source Projects

1. github-readme-stats

   1 82 79,781 9.2 JavaScript

   :zap: Dynamically generated stats for your github readmes

   

   Project mention: I Built a GitHub Profile README — the 'It Won't Show Up' Traps and Tips to Stand Out | dev.to | 2026-06-04

   Here are just the key steps (the official repository README has the details).

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   SaaSHub - Software Alternatives and Reviews. SaaSHub helps you find the best software and product alternatives

   

3. awesome-github-profile-readme

   2 1 29,841 -

   😎 A curated list of awesome GitHub Profile which updates in real time (by abhisheknaiidu)

   

   Project mention: You’re Using GitHub Wrong (Here’s a Better Way) | dev.to | 2026-05-02

   You can check this article to create an amazing Profile Readme and check this Github repo for some inspiration.

4. metrics

   3 21 16,895 0.0 JavaScript

   📊 An infographics generator with 30+ plugins and 300+ options to display stats about your GitHub account and render them as SVG, Markdown, PDF or JSON!

   

5. beautify-github-profile

   4 8 12,385 6.3

   This repository will assist you in creating a more beautiful and appealing github profile, and you will have access to a comprehensive range of tools and tutorials for beautifying your github profile. 🪄 ⭐

   

   Project mention: This is why your GitHub account could be reducing your chances of getting a job | dev.to | 2025-09-02

   One important resource I have for you guys : Collection of all things Some great references

6. readme-typing-svg

   5 6 9,026 2.8 PHP

   ⚡ Dynamically generated, customizable SVG that gives the appearance of typing and deleting text for use on your profile page, repositories, or website.

   

   Project mention: 🤝 Automate GitHub's Pair Extraordinaire Badge with Python | dev.to | 2026-03-11

7. github-readme-streak-stats

   6 16 6,975 7.7 PHP

   🔥 Stay motivated and show off your contribution streak! 🌟 Display your total contributions, current streak, and longest streak on your GitHub profile README

   

   Project mention: I cheated to maintain GitHub streak and I don't regret it | dev.to | 2026-01-24

   I used this widget to display the number of days on my GitHub profile. It was great until it stopped working some time ago. Some API changes probably. Maybe it'll come back eventually. But I didn't want to wait. I found an alternative that works here and now.

8. github-profile-views-counter

   7 4 4,952 1.4 PHP

   It counts how many times your GitHub profile has been viewed. Free cloud micro-service.

   

   Project mention: I built a free GitHub-profile / GitHub-repo view counter | dev.to | 2026-03-07

   I used to use antonkomarev's profile-views-counter, but it has limited customizability. So I built my own — it tracks how many times your GitHub profile or repo has been visited.

9. profile-readme-generator

   8 1 4,023 - TypeScript

   Enhance your GitHub profile with this amazing tool, which allows you to create a personalized README quickly and easily. This profile README generator is the best you'll find

   

   Project mention: Github-Tools VS profile-readme-generator - a user suggested alternative | libhunt.com/r/Github-Tools | 2026-05-12

   Another great tool that helps users generate a README.md file for their profile repo.

10. waka-readme-stats

    9 4 3,960 9.1 Python

    This GitHub action helps to add cool dev metrics to your github profile Readme

    

11. github-profile-summary-cards

    10 1 3,561 3.4 TypeScript

    A tool to generate your GitHub summary card for profile README

    

    Project mention: How to Create an Impressive GitHub Profile README in 2026 | dev.to | 2026-01-10

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12. blog-post-workflow

    11 19 3,416 6.5 JavaScript

    Show your latest blog posts from any sources or StackOverflow activity or Youtube Videos on your GitHub profile/project readme automatically using the RSS feed

    

    Project mention: Your GitHub Profile README Is Boring — Here Are 10 Templates That Actually Stand Out | dev.to | 2026-03-25

    Auto-pull your latest articles with blog-post-workflow.

13. Cool-GIFs-For-GitHub

    12 3 1,972 3.9 Markdown

    🤝 Awesome List of GIFs & avatars to use in GitHub.

    

14. capsule-render

    13 1 1,767 6.7 TypeScript

    🌈 Dynamic Coloful Image Render

    

15. github-profile-3d-contrib

    14 1 1,666 7.3 TypeScript

    This GitHub Action creates a GitHub contribution calendar on a 3D profile image.

    

16. awesome-README-templates

    15 1 1,110 0.0 JavaScript

    A collection of awesome readme templates to display on your github profile.

    

17. github-profile-readme-maker

    16 2 981 2.4 JavaScript

    🏆 Best Profile Generator, Create your perfect GitHub Profile ReadMe in the best possible way. Lots of features and tools included, all for free ! 💫

    

    Project mention: How to Spruce Up Your GitHub Profile: Make It Stand Out! | dev.to | 2026-03-19

    Go to GPRM website tap on the link or simply go to your browser, open new tab and search GitHub Profile ReadMe Maker tap on the one With the initials GPRM. This tool simplifies the entire process.

18. github-activity-readme

    17 3 944 2.9 JavaScript

    Updates README with the recent GitHub activity of a user

    

19. github-contribution-stats

    18 1 676 0.0 JavaScript

    Dynamically generated Github Contribution Stats. :chart_with_upwards_trend: :calendar: (by LordDashMe)

    

20. github-readme-quotes

    19 3 620 5.5 TypeScript

    🔥 Add Programming Quotes To Your GitHub Readme

    

21. trinib

    20 2 505 2.5 Markdown

    Don't just be a forker🔱...Hit that 🅂🆃🄰🆁⭐...........( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)-︻デ┳═ー - - - - - - - - - -💥¦̵̱ ̵̱ ̵̱ ̵̱ ̵̱(̢ ̡͇̅└͇̅┘͇̅ (▤8כ−◦My Profile........ Chess♟️ ◉═╬::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::⫸♚ ♛ ♜ ♝ ♞ ▓▒░🔴Connect Dot🟡░▒▓ 🌈☁️Word Cloud ≡͇͇͇͇͇҈҈҈҈≡͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇҈҈҈҈≡͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇҈҈҈҈≡͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇҈҈҈҈≡͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇͇҈҈҈҈≡͇͇͇͇͇͇

    

22. bubble

    21 1 463 7.9 TypeScript

    Let's start changing your profile. (Readme Profile Collection) (by LHRUN)

    

23. spotify-recently-played-readme

    22 3 443 2.0 TypeScript

    Display your recently played Spotify tracks on your GitHub profile README.

    

24. MartinHeinz

    23 1 440 0.0

    My GitHub Profile README. Don't just fork, star it, so others can find it too! 👀

    

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