How to get more achievements in GitHub?

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I need more achievements to show on my GitHub profile, what can I do?

[kaneriyapoojan]

To gain more GitHub achievements, start by completing specific activities like merging pull requests, answering GitHub Discussions, or collaborating on code. There are many YouTube tutorials available that walk you through these steps quickly—some guides even show how to unlock several badges in under six minutes.

Key Achievements to Target:
Pull Shark: Merge at least two pull requests.

Galaxy Brain: Get two of your answers accepted in GitHub Discussions.

YOLO: Merge a pull request without a code review (often done in your own repository).

Pair Extraordinaire: Co-author a merged pull request by adding a "Co-authored-by" line in the commit message.

Elevate Your Profile with a Custom README
While achievements are great, a custom Profile README is the best way to showcase your skills beautifully when someone lands on your page.

How to create it: Create a new public repository named exactly after your GitHub username (e.g., if your username is octocat, name the repo octocat).

What it does: GitHub automatically recognizes this "special" repository and displays its README.md at the top of your public profile.

Why use it: It serves as a digital resume or landing page where you can use Markdown and HTML to add:

Visual Flair: Custom banners, GIFs, and emojis.

Dynamic Stats: Real-time cards showing your most-used languages, streaks, and contribution levels.

Professional Summary: A clear "About Me" section, your tech stack (using icons from Shields.io), and links to your portfolio.

[pratikrath126]

GitHub achievements are earned by completing specific actions on the platform. To get more, engage with GitHub features: create repositories, open/close issues, submit PRs, contribute to projects, use Copilot, enable security features, etc. Each achievement has its own criteria. Check your profile's achievements section for details on unlocked ones and hints for others. Keep exploring and contributing!

[Maniesh-Neupane]

🔑 Ways to Unlock Achievements

Contribute to projects  
Open pull requests, merge code, and collaborate with others. For example, the Pull Shark badge comes from making successful pull requests.

Engage with issues  
Closing issues quickly can unlock Quickdraw. Participating in discussions also helps build your profile.

Star and fork repositories  
Starring projects can earn you Starstruck, while forking and contributing to open source projects can unlock Open Sourcerer.

Explore advanced features  
Using GitHub Actions, sponsoring projects, or contributing to special repositories (like the Arctic Code Vault) can unlock unique badges.

Collaborate with others  
Pair programming or co-authoring commits can earn Pair Extraordinaire.

[vijeth44-pro]

This guide outlines how to quickly unlock various GitHub achievements, also known as badges.

To start, you can earn the Quickdraw badge by simply opening and closing an issue in a public repository within a short timeframe. Following that, the Pull Shark badge is acquired by successfully creating and merging two pull requests.

For achievements that involve more collaboration, the Yolo badge can be obtained by adding a collaborator to your repository and then having them review a pull request that you subsequently merge. The Pair Extraordinaire badge involves using GitHub Desktop to make a local change, creating a new branch, and then committing those changes with a co-authored collaborator before pushing and merging the pull request.

Beyond these quick achievements, there are others that require sustained engagement. The Galaxy Brain badge is awarded for providing helpful answers in GitHub community discussions that are accepted multiple times. The Starstruck badge is earned by a repository accumulating at least 16 stars. Lastly, the Public Sponsor badge can be acquired by making a financial contribution to another profile or organization on GitHub.

[draytht]

Quick Wins for Your Profile
Pull Shark: Open pull requests that are successfully merged into repositories.

Quickdraw: Close an issue or pull request within 24 hours of it being opened.

Pair Extraordinaire: Co-author a commit by adding a Co-authored-by: name trailer to your commit message.

Galaxy Brain: Get your answer marked as the "accepted answer" in a repository’s Discussions section.

YOLO: Merge a pull request without a code review (best done on your own personal projects).

Project-Based Achievements
Public Creative: Generate a repository from a template.

Open Source Star: Contribute to a repository that is part of a major ecosystem or has a high star count.

Arctic Code Vault Contributor: This was a snapshot-based event, but keep an eye out for future GitHub "Global Events" to earn limited-edition badges.

[Neilblaze]

Bruh what? Raising question yourself and then answering it with your alt profile, LMAO 😂

[kaneriyapoojan]

How to get GitHub achievements - 101! 😂😌