How to use
You can start directly with our free HTTP-API or alternatively use the JavaScript library.
HTTP-API
Our free HTTP-API is the easiest way to use Avatars. Just use the following URL as image source.
https://avatars.dicebear.com/v2/:sprites/:seed.svgReplace :sprites with male, female, identicon, initials, bottts, avataaars, jdenticon or gridy. The value of :seed can be anything you like - but don't use any sensitive or personal data here!
The used sprite collection may offer additional options, which can be set using the GET parameter named options. For example, to create a happy male avatar with the seed john, the following URL can be used:
https://avatars.dicebear.com/v2/male/john.svg?options[mood][]=happyNPM
Choose NPM if you want to use a spriteCollection that is not available via the HTTP-API.
Install the Avatars package with the following command.
$ npm install --save @dicebear/avatarsYou also need to add a sprite collection. In our example, we will use the male sprite collection.
$ npm install --save @dicebear/male-sprite-collectionNow you are ready to create your first Avatar.
import Avatars from '@dicebear/avatars';
import sprites from '@dicebear/male-sprite-collection';
let options = {};
let avatars = new Avatars(sprites(options));
let svg = avatars.create('custom-seed');Sprite Collections
Do you want to create male, female or abstract avatars?
You have the choice between several lovely designed sprite collections.
male
@dicebear/male-sprite-collection
female
@dicebear/female-sprite-collection
identicon
@dicebear/identicon-sprite-collection
initials
@dicebear/initials-sprite-collection
bottts
@dicebear/bottts-sprite-collection
avataaars
@dicebear/avataaars-sprite-collection
jdenticon
@dicebear/jdenticon-sprite-collection
gridy
@dicebear/gridy-sprite-collection
Your sprite collection here?
You are a designer or developer and would like to contribute with a self-designed sprite collection?
Create an issue so that we can add your work to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this library best suited for?
DiceBear Avatars is best suited for designers and developers to create avatar placeholders. But you are free to use the generated avatars for other purposes.
Does a seed always return the same avatar?
Yes, as long as the same version of a sprite collection is used, a seed will always return the same avatar. This allows you to represent user identities with DiceBear Avatars, for example.
Will the library remain free of charge?
DiceBear Avatars is developed open source and will remain free of charge. I believe that everyone should be able to benefit from this library. Also I'm always happy about improvements and extensions of contributors, which help me to make DiceBear Avatars even better.
Can I use an email address or other sensitive or personal information as a seed?
No! Sensitive or personal data should never be used as seed. The seed could be read from the source code. The generated avatar could also reveal the seed.
Where are the servers located?
The Content Delivery Network of StackPath is used. 45 Edge Locations ensure fast response times.
How stable is the HTTP API?
DiceBear Avatars is a hobby project. Therefore, I can not guarantee the availability of the HTTP API. Access to the HTTP-API can be temporarily or permanently blocked. I also reserve the right to completely discontinue the HTTP API.