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Octocat logo featuring a cat with octopus tentacles in black against a transparent background.
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What does the github emoji mean?

The iconic Octocat mascot ready to code.

This is the official GitHub Octocat logo, a hybrid of a cat and an octopus. It is widely used in developer communities and tech-focused Discord servers to signal coding discussions, repository links, or general software development culture.

When to use it

  • Sharing a link to a code repository
  • Announcing a new software project update
  • Discussing technical issues with other developers
  • Celebrating a successful code commit

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the github image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the github image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the github image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the github image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.