GitHub
Markdown shortcodes for PRs, issues & READMEs
GitHub renders :shortcodes: into emoji in issue comments, PR descriptions, README badges, and commit messages. Below are the most-used codes plus a few "octocat" extras shipped only on GitHub.
How to use: Type the shortcode in any markdown field. GitHub autocompletes after `:`. Works in repo READMEs, issues, PRs, and discussions.
All GitHub codes
| Emoji | Shortcode | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Octocat — exclusive to GitHub. | ||
| Ship it squirrel — GitHub legendary mascot. | ||
| GitHub troll face. | ||
| Ship it. | ||
| Launch / release. | ||
| New feature. | ||
| Improve performance. | ||
| Fix a bug. | ||
| Work in progress. | ||
| Pass / done. | ||
| Fail / reject. | ||
| Caution. | ||
| Docs update. | ||
| Docs. | ||
| Improve structure / format. | ||
| Remove code. | ||
| UI / cosmetic. | ||
| Security fix. | ||
| Release / version tag. | ||
| Configuration files. | ||
| Refactor. | ||
| Fix typos. | ||
| Fix CI. | ||
| Fix passing tests. | ||
| Add dependency. | ||
| Remove dependency. | ||
| Upgrade dependency. | ||
| Downgrade dependency. | ||
| Add .gitignore. | ||
| i18n / localization. |