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#8385 Radar 22Generates modern, customizable README badges for developers, free and open-source.
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Product memo
For who
Developers and open-source projects
Solves what
Creating modern, customizable README badges for GitHub, npm, and Discord.
- shadcn/ui styling
- 6 variants, 16 themes
In their own words
The badges your readme craves.
A shields.io alternative with the visual quality of shadcn/ui. Unlimited combinations.
Commercial cues
Pricing snapshot free only with free tier
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
No public pricing tiers captured.
Pricing Strategy
Shieldcn offers a free tier; paid plan details are not publicly priced.
Key Tactics
- • Free and open-source model builds community adoption among developers.
- • Unlimited combinations offer value without any usage limits.
- • Voluntary sponsorship keeps the core product free.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
Apr 2026
Platform
Web app
Audience
Developers
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Open Source Commercial
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
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Generates modern, customizable README badges for developers, free and open-source.