Get easy badge endpoints for GitHub Packages with backage, a tool for startup founders and developers.
intermediateโฑ 30 minutes๐ต Free
57 stars14 forksPythonQuality 8/10Updated 7/13/2026100% free ยท open source
What it is
Use the backage skill to fetch data from the GitHub Packages badge endpoint.
What you can make with it
Automations like: checking GitHub Package dependency updates and sending alerts via email or chat channels.
How it helps
With backage, you can keep track of package dependencies and avoid unexpected changes, saving you from potential issues in downstream projects.
Real use case example
"A developer wants to get notified when a critical GitHub Package dependency is updated. They use the backage skill in a GitHub Actions workflow to fetch the data and send an alert via Slack. The update notification is sent to the dev team's Slack channel within minutes."
If you're new
If you're new to automating GitHub workflows and need a simple way to fetch data from the GitHub Packages badge endpoint, start with this skill.
If you're senior
Senior engineers and DevOps teams using GitHub Actions should consider using this skill for its ease of use and direct access to the GitHub Packages badge endpoint.
Common confusion cleared up
The skill name 'backage' might sound unfamiliar, but it's simply the endpoint behind the GitHub Packages badge.
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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: This skill is included in our marketplace because it's open-source and can be used to fetch data from the GitHub Packages badge endpoint, similar to a custom-built solution but with less effort.
What it does
Backage provides easy badge endpoints for GitHub Packages, allowing startup founders and developers to display package information through visual badges.
Install / run
pip install backage
When to use it
โขYou need to display the version of your GitHub Package on your project's README
โขYou want to show the download count of your GitHub Package on your website
โขYou need to integrate GitHub Package information into your project's documentation
Quick start
1Create a new Python file, e.g., `app.py`, and import the backage library
2Use the `backage.Badge` class to generate a badge endpoint, e.g., `badge = backage.Badge('your-username', 'your-package-name')`
3Configure the badge by setting the `label` and `color` attributes, e.g., `badge.label = 'My Package'` and `badge.color = 'blue'`
4Start the backage server using `backage.run()` to expose the badge endpoint
5Access the badge endpoint by visiting `http://localhost:8080/your-username/your-package-name.svg` in your web browser