Anti-996 Badge Markdown Code: How to Display the Anti-996 License Shield

The anti-996 badge markdown code is [![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg)](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE), which renders a blue shields.io badge linking directly to the official Anti-996 License file.

The 996.ICU repository provides the standard syntax for signaling your project's compliance with the Anti-996 License. Adding this anti-996 badge markdown code to your README instantly communicates opposition to excessive working hours while directing users to the license source. This guide extracts the exact implementation details from the official 996.ICU documentation to ensure proper integration.

Where the Anti-996 Badge Is Documented

According to the 996.ICU source code, the canonical definition of the badge markup resides in externals/instruction.md at line 21. This file serves as the central reference for projects adopting the Anti-996 License, maintaining the precise shields.io parameters that generate the blue "license-Anti 996" shield.

Anti-996 Badge Markdown Code Examples

Standard Markdown Syntax (Recommended)

The most common implementation uses standard Markdown image-link syntax:

[![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg)](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE)

This renders as:

The badge displays "license | Anti 996" in blue and directs users to the LICENSE file in the 996.ICU repository when clicked.

HTML Alternative for Flexibility

For platforms or contexts that require raw HTML markup, use this equivalent syntax:

<a href="https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE">
  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg" alt="Anti-996 License">
</a>

This version provides identical functionality to the markdown implementation while allowing additional styling or attributes if needed.

Displaying Multiple Badges Together

The 996.ICU repository demonstrates a dual-badge approach in both the English and Chinese README files. The English version at README.md lines 9-10 and the Chinese version at README_CN.md lines 15-16 pair the license badge with the 996.icu link badge:

[![996.icu](https://img.shields.io/badge/link-996.icu-red.svg)](https://996.icu)
[![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg)](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE)

This combination creates a red "link | 996.icu" shield alongside the blue license shield.

How the Anti-996 Badge Works

The anti-996 badge markdown code leverages the shields.io service to generate a dynamic SVG image. The URL structure https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg specifies:

• Label: "license" (left side of the shield)
• Message: "Anti 996" (right side, URL-encoded as Anti%20996)
• Color: "blue" (background of the right side)

When embedded in Markdown, the image wraps in a link pointing to https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE, ensuring anyone clicking the shield accesses the full Anti-996 License text maintained in the 996.ICU repository.

Summary

• The canonical anti-996 badge markdown code is defined in externals/instruction.md at line 21 of the 996.ICU repository.
• Use [![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg)](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE) for standard Markdown implementation.
• The badge is generated via shields.io with blue styling and links directly to the official LICENSE file.
• Both English (README.md lines 9-10) and Chinese (README_CN.md lines 15-16) documentation display the badge alongside a secondary 996.icu link shield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact markdown code for the anti-996 badge?

The exact anti-996 badge markdown code is [![LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg)](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE). This syntax creates a clickable shield that displays "license | Anti 996" in blue and links to the official license file in the 996.ICU repository.

Where is the anti-996 badge definition maintained in the source code?

The badge definition is maintained in the file externals/instruction.md at line 21 of the 996.ICU repository. This file serves as the authoritative source for projects implementing the Anti-996 License badge.

Can I use HTML instead of markdown for the anti-996 badge?

Yes, you can use the HTML alternative <a href="https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Anti%20996-blue.svg" alt="Anti-996 License"></a> for contexts requiring raw HTML markup. This provides identical functionality to the markdown version while allowing for additional attributes or styling.

How do I display the anti-996 badge alongside the 996.icu link badge?

To display both badges as shown in the official 996.ICU README files, place the 996.icu link badge on one line followed by the license badge on the next. The English README at lines 9-10 and the Chinese README at lines 15-16 demonstrate this pattern using the red 996.icu shield above the blue Anti-996 license shield.

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