StarMe

StarMe creates a lightweight animated SVG that mimics the GitHub ★ Star interaction and can be embedded directly into a repository’s README. It fetches live data such as the current star count, forks, files, and recent commits, then renders an animation that shows the GitHub interface performing the star action without relying on screenshots or video. Users copy the generated Markdown (or image URL) and paste it into their README, so visitors see a visual prompt while reading the project description.

The tool is aimed at developers who want to encourage starring their GitHub projects through a visual cue in the documentation. It supports a free tier with a limited quota and offers additional animation styles—like Confetti Rain, Balloon Pop, Star Burst, and Ripple Spread—through a paid Pro version that requires a license key. Users may provide their own fine‑grained personal access token for more stable generation and higher API limits, with the token stored only locally in the browser.

StarMe is an experimental developer‑tool that focuses on simplicity: the generated SVG is small, the integration consists of a single copy‑paste step, and optional features such as mouse‑trail display or badge borders can be toggled. The service emphasizes privacy by sending the token only in request headers and never embedding it in URLs.