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License Generator

Generate common OSS license templates with year and copyright holder.

About License Generator

License Generator helps bootstrap repository licensing by producing common open-source license text with your year and copyright holder inserted. It avoids repetitive copy-paste work and keeps formatting consistent. Use it as a fast starter, then review legal choices for your project requirements.

Why use License Generator

  • Speed up repo setup
  • Fill license placeholders consistently
  • Reduce manual formatting mistakes

How to use License Generator

  1. Choose a license type
  2. Enter year and holder
  3. Generate and copy license text

When to use License Generator

  • Creating new repos
  • Backfilling missing LICENSE files
  • Standardizing internal templates

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this provide legal advice?

No, it provides templates only.

Which licenses are included?

MIT, Apache-2.0, GPL-3.0, BSD-3-Clause.

Can I edit output after generation?

Yes, copy and customize as needed.

Where should the text go?

In a LICENSE file at project root.

Is generation local?

Yes.

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