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Life & fun · February 24, 2022

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Supershields.io – smart, Lua-powered SVG status badges

Supershields.io – smart, Lua-powered SVG status badges launched on February 24, 2022 with 97 votes, #376 of 2,645 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Supershields.io is a tool for creating customizable SVG status badges using Lua scripting. Launched in 2022, it enables developers to generate dynamic badges for documentation, README files, and project pages. The platform combines smart templating with Lua's flexibility, allowing users to build badges tailored to specific project needs. It serves developers and open-source maintainers seeking programmable alternatives to standard badge generators.

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