Oginify vs GitHub social preview
GitHub renders a default social preview for any repo: owner, name, description, language pills. Oginify generates a designed card you can upload via the repo's Social Preview setting.
Side by side
| Attribute | Oginify | GitHub social preview |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Paste the repo URL | Built in |
| Visual design | Four finished cards | Auto-generated template |
| Differentiation on Twitter / LinkedIn | High | Looks like every other repo |
| Custom branding | Yes | Only if you upload one |
Stay with GitHub social preview when
GitHub's default is fine for internal or experimental repos where nobody is going to share the link in marketing.
Use Oginify when
Use Oginify when a repo is the public face of a project and you want its share card to look intentional.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about choosing between Oginify and GitHub social preview.
Where do I upload the card on GitHub?
Repo Settings → General → Social preview → Upload an image. GitHub recommends 1280×640; Oginify's 1200×630 output is accepted and rendered without distortion.
Other comparisons
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