A GitHub profile is more than just a list of repositories — it’s a portfolio, a resume/CV, and often the first impression others will have of its owner.
If you’re applying for a job, contributing to open-source, or building your personal brand, a polished profile can make a real difference and show others what you’re all about.
In this article we’ll explore what makes a good GitHub profile, and look at a tool that makes it simple.
(Full disclosure, I - Dan, the author - created this tool, but as it’s 100% free-to-use I’ll use that to justify this shameless self-promotion, because everybody loves a freebie, right?).
Why Your GitHub Profile Matters
When someone visits your GitHub, they’re not just looking at your code. They’re getting a sense of who you are — your skills, your projects, and your attention to detail. The beauty of GitHub is that it lets others see your commit messages, your pull requests, how often you commit (not that this should matter all that much), your proficiency with your chosen stack and so much more.
A thoughtful, well-organised profile shows that you care about your work and makes it easier for others to see your strengths at a glance. The payoff from maintaining your profile is huge, so while it’s probably not at the list of your priorities, it’s worth giving it some time now and then.
What to Include on Your GitHub Profile
Just like a personal website or portfolio, what you include will depend on the kind of work you do and what you’re happy to share. However, there are some basics that you can include to give your profile a little structure:
- A personal introduction (“I am X and I do Y”)
- Skills and stack list or icons
- GitHub stats like commit chart or top languages
- Support links like Buy Me a Coffee or GitHub Sponsors
These small touches can help organise some of the basics before you start to spruce it up with some visual aspects in the next step.
How ProfileMe.dev Works
Once you’ve got the information you need for your profile, you need to format it. Now this part can be time consuming and laborious, complicated by working in markdown, which is why we’re going to use profileme.dev instead.
This tool offers:
- A simple, click-to-build interface
- Live preview of your profile as you build it
- Easy export to clean, ready-to-use Markdown
- Free access with no hidden fees or signups
From a functionality perspective, the site simply stores user inputs in local state, converts to markdown and lets you copy your profile, ready to paste into GitHub.
Conclusion
Hopefully you’ll find profileme to be a handy tool and we’d love to see your polished profiles so feel free to share them on socials!