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GitHub Fonts

GitHub profiles and READMEs render styled Unicode, and monospace styled text fits the platform perfectly.

Styles that work best on GitHub

Curated for GitHub: these styles render reliably and fit the culture of the platform.

Enter your text
MonospaceSearchable
𝚂𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎
the code and terminal look
Sans SerifSearchable
𝖲𝗍𝗒𝗅𝖾
styled text that passes for an ordinary font
BoldSearchable
𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞
emphasis that survives pasting anywhere
Double StruckSearchable
𝕊𝕥𝕪𝕝𝕖
the outlined double-line look from math notation
Small CapsSearchable
ꜱᴛʏʟᴇ
a quietly premium look for bios
Wide SpacedSearchable
S t y l e
calm, deliberate pacing for short lines
Thin BracketsSearchable
『Style』
a lighter CJK bracket frame
Tiny CapsSearchable
ˢᵗʸˡᵉ
a raised second line under a display name

Where styled text works on GitHub

SpotLimitStyled text
Name255 charactersWorks
Bio160 charactersWorks
README filesno limitWorks
Status80 charactersWorks
Username39 charactersPlain only

How to use stylish fonts on GitHub

Type your text above

Enter your name, bio line or caption. Every recommended style updates live.

Copy the style that fits

Use the table above to pick a spot, then copy a style that fits its character limit.

Paste into GitHub

Open GitHub, edit the field and paste. The styling travels with the text.

GitHub tips

More platform guides

Threads FontsThreads inherits your Instagram identity, and styled Unicode works in the bio and posts just like it does there.Spotify FontsSpotify display names and playlist titles accept styled Unicode, which is why styled playlist names dominate public search.Tumblr FontsTumblr's blog titles and descriptions accept styled Unicode, continuing the platform's long tradition of decorative text.Instagram FontsInstagram gives you no font controls anywhere, which is why Unicode styles work so well in bios, captions and the name field.TikTok FontsTikTok bios are short and display names are capped at 30 characters, so every styled letter has to earn its place.Discord FontsDiscord supports styled Unicode text in display names, nicknames, statuses and messages, and its markdown already hints at the culture of formatted text.

FAQ

Do stylish fonts work in GitHub READMEs?
Yes. Styled Unicode text renders in README markdown without any HTML or images.
Can I style my GitHub profile name?
Yes, the name and bio fields accept styled characters. The username stays plain.
Which style suits GitHub?
Monospace and double-struck. They reference code and math culture rather than decoration.
Is this GitHub font generator free?
Yes. All styles are free to copy with no account, and conversion happens in your browser so nothing is uploaded.