identicons is a Python package that generates unique 5x5 identicons based on MD5 hashes of input strings. These identicons are symmetrical images commonly used for representing user avatars in applications.
pip install identiconsIf you're downloading from a source, navigate to the root directory where setup.py is located and run:
git clone https://github.com/LVivona/identicons.git
python setup.py installTo generate an identicons, you can use the generate function:
from identicons import generate
# Generate an identicons with default colors
icon = generate('hello world')
# Generate an identicons with custom primary and secondary colors
icon_custom = generate('hello world', primary=0xFFD700, secondary=0x8B0000)identicons --text "hello world" --file "output.png" -s 0xa0e7e5 -p 0xffffffThe generate function returns a NumPy array representing the identicons image. You can save this image using the save function:
from identicons import save
# Save the generated identicons that is 500x500
save(icon, 'identicons.png', 500, 500)- Generate unique and symmetrical 5x5 identicons.
- Customize identicons colors.
- Save identicons in different sizes.
Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.
If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement".
Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!
- Fork the Project
- Create your Feature Branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit your Changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - Push to the Branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
I was curious on how github generates there icons, and thought I should build a simple cli/package to do it for me lol. :)
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.