Github blocks all SVGs in all readmes

[feross]

I just noticed all the badges on webtorrent returning 404. Emailed github support and got this response:

Unfortunately we had to disable svg proxying for the time being due to security concerns. I'm currently investigating when svg images will return to the READMEs, but I don't have a solid date at this piont.

:( In the meantime I recommend making png the default on img.shields.io to save lots of people from confusion.

[espadrine]

That is quite a recent development. Also, I believe GitHub's fear is unfounded. SVG images are very restricted in browsers such as Firefox: scripts cannot run, harsh CORS rules are in place…

I'll try inviting @holman and @vmg to the conversation.

[holman]

SVG caching is disabled at the moment; it'll be coming back.

[feross]

If it helps, the above email was from @atmos

[espadrine]

@holman Good to know.

On that topic, could SVG also work in relative URLs in Readmes, like PNG does?

See #103 (comment) for more info.

[holman]

On that topic, could SVG also work in relative URLs in Readmes, like PNG does?

It might be something we'd support in the future.

[espadrine]

On that topic, could SVG also work in relative URLs in Readmes, like PNG does?

It might be something we'd support in the future.

I'd love that. Example use: a code coverage tool that directly produces the badge, and simply links to it on the readme. Right now, using rawgithub.com is the only way, but forks get the wrong information.

[feross]

Update via email:

I'm working through the rollout of trying to reenable SVG support this afternoon. If you can deal with the broken images for a day or two we will likely have them back soon.

[espadrine]

I believe they have fixed this now. @feross can you confirm?

[feross]

Yep, confirmed.

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On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Thaddee Tyl notifications@github.comwrote:

I believe they have fixed this now. @feross https://github.com/ferosscan you confirm?

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[feross]

Looks like GitHub is blocking SVGs again :( See: https://github.com/feross/magnet-uri

@holman, @atmos - can you confirm?

[atmos]

We haven't changed anything in a week or two. Your best bet is to email support@github.com with the output of curl -vv.

[feross]

Oh, sorry. Looks like an issue with shields.io. I'll open an issue here.