Question 1

How do I add my own artwork to Gopherize.me?

Accepted Answer

Upload PNG images to Google Cloud Storage in categorized folders with numerical prefixes for ordering, ensuring filenames use underscores for spaces in the UI. The README outlines the exact structure and rules for compatibility.

Question 2

Gopherize.me vs generic avatar libraries like Gravatar: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Gopherize.me is specialized for Go mascot customization with layered artwork, while Gravatar offers generic, email-based avatars. Choose Gopherize.me for community-focused Go projects, but it's less versatile for other themes.

Question 3

Can I use SVG or other image formats with Gopherize.me?

Accepted Answer

No, the README specifies that all images must be PNG format and the same size. Using other formats would require modifying the source code to handle different file types and scaling.

Question 4

Is Gopherize.me free to use for commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as an open-source project on GitHub, it's free to use and modify, but you'll need to handle artwork storage (e.g., Google Cloud costs) and ensure compliance with any artwork licensing.

Question 5

How to deploy Gopherize.me on my own server?

Accepted Answer

Clone the GitHub repository, set up artwork in Google Cloud Storage or modify the code for alternative storage, and deploy the web app using Go. The README doesn't provide detailed deployment steps, so some technical setup is required.

Question 6

What are the image size and resolution requirements?

Accepted Answer

The README states all PNG images must be the same size, but doesn't specify exact dimensions; you'll need to standardize artwork, typically using a base resolution like 512x512 pixels for consistency.

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