Boring Avatars

An open-source library that generates unique SVG avatars from usernames or emails. Features 6 different themes with customizable colors. Perfect for developers needing default user avatars without dealing with image uploads.

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What is Boring Avatars

Boring Avatars is an open-source React library that generates unique SVG avatars from usernames or emails. Features 6 styles (marble, beam, pixel, sunset, ring, bauhaus) with customizable colors. No image upload management, never duplicates, perfect for default user avatars.

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How to use Boring Avatars

Super simple to use:

Install: npm install boring-avatars

Use: Import component, pass name prop: <Avatar name="username" />

Customize: Set variant (style), size, colors, square (shape) and other props. Same username always generates same avatar.

Boring Avatars Key Features

6 Style Themes

marble, beam, pixel, sunset, ring, bauhaus, diverse styles

Name-Based Generation

Generate consistent avatars from usernames or emails, same name always produces same avatar

SVG Format

Vector graphics, scales without distortion, small file size, fast loading

Highly Customizable

Customize colors, size, shape, match brand colors

Boring Avatars Use Cases

Default User Avatars

Auto-generate when users haven't uploaded, generate consistent avatars from usernames

React Projects

Integrate directly into React projects, component-based usage is convenient

Brand Customization

Customize colors to match brand colors, maintain visual consistency

Boring Avatars Pros & Cons

Pros

Open source and free, convenient React component

Name-based generation, consistent and predictable

SVG format, small file size, fast loading

6 styles available, customizable colors

Never duplicates, each name generates unique avatar

Cons

Only supports React, other frameworks need custom wrapper

Styles relatively abstract, not realistic

Color customization requires array, not very intuitive

Boring Avatars FAQ

Q1: Can I use commercially?

Yes, open source project, free for commercial use.

Q2: How to customize colors?

Pass colors prop as an array, like colors={["#92A1C6", "#146A7C"]}.

Q3: Will same username generate same avatar?

Yes, same username always generates same avatar, perfect for default user avatars.

Q4: Supports other frameworks?

Currently only React, other frameworks need custom wrapper or use API service.

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