Emoji Cheat Sheet

Copy :shortcode: emoji codes for GitHub, Slack & Discord

A searchable map of :shortcode: codes to emoji for GitHub, Slack, and Discord. Click any item to copy its code (the text you paste into a comment or message). Want the raw emoji instead? Flip the toggle below, or use the small emoji button on each card. Nothing leaves your browser, no signup.

Smileys

Gestures & People

Hearts

Animals & Nature

Food & Drink

Activities

Travel

Objects

Symbols

Flags

414+ emoji shortcodes · click to copy the :code:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an emoji shortcode?

A shortcode is the colon-wrapped text like :smile: or :rocket: that platforms such as GitHub, Slack, and Discord automatically turn into an emoji. You type the code and it renders as the picture.

Do I copy the :code: or the emoji?

By default clicking copies the :shortcode: — that is what you paste into GitHub comments, Slack, or Discord. To get the raw emoji instead, flip the top toggle to Copy emoji or use the small copy icon on each card.

Where do these shortcodes work?

These are the standard gemoji codes used by GitHub (issues, PRs, READMEs, Markdown), Slack, Discord, Trello, and many other tools that support colon emoji syntax.

Is it free and private?

Yes. The tool is completely free with no signup, and everything runs in your browser — nothing you copy is sent anywhere.

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