Avatars API is a high-performance JSON API designed to solve the "default user image" problem once and for all. Built with Go, it generates unique, beautiful SVG avatars on the fly via simple HTTP requests—no storage or database required.

Whether you are building a dashboard, a comment section, or a social app, this tool ensures every user gets a personalized, consistent identity instantly.

Key Features

Deterministic Generation: Inputting the same name always yields the exact same avatar. Perfect for maintaining user identity consistency across sessions.

Zero Storage Needed: Avatars are generated programmatically in real-time. Keep your infrastructure lightweight.

Infinite Scalability (SVG): All assets are vector-based, ensuring they look crisp on mobile screens and 4K monitors alike.

16 Unique Styles: Move beyond boring initials. Choose from Cyberpunk Glitch, Geometric Bauhaus, Retro Dither, GitHub-style Identicons, and 12+ others.

Accessible by Design: We use the OKLCH color space algorithm to ensure perceptually uniform and accessible color combinations automatically.

🛠️ Tech Specs & Usage

Fast & Open: Built with Go for speed and licensed under MIT for accessibility.

CORS Enabled: Call the API directly from your frontend code on any domain.

Rate Limits: Generous allowance of 100 requests/minute per IP.

Stop using generic placeholders. Give your users an identity.