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Dev tools · January 18, 2016

Git Draw allows you to draw pictures directly into your GitHub heat map

Allows you to draw in your github heatmap. Contribute to ben174/git-draw development by creating an account on GitHub.

Git Draw allows you to draw pictures directly into your GitHub heat map launched on January 18, 2016 with 91 votes, #526 of 4,522 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Git Draw is a developer tool that lets users create pictures directly in their GitHub contribution heat map. It works by enabling developers to make contributions that form visual patterns rather than traditional code commits. The tool is hosted on GitHub, making it accessible to anyone with a GitHub account. It stands out as a creative way to visualize contributions while maintaining an active GitHub presence.

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