GitHub License Observer

Annotate GitHub projects with information about their license.
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By: galdor
Users: 6
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-04-03)
Creation date: 2023-09-03
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://raw.githubusercontent.com/*
Size: 21.66K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 32393 ▼ 185
Other rankings
#3 in license keyword 3 #106 in server keyword 51 ▼ 1 #111 in github keyword 36 #177 in insert keyword 33 ▼ 4 #217 in service keyword 15

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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

While GitHub has historically been a place to host Open Source software, more and more projects have started to use non Open Source licenses such as the Business Source License and the Server Side Public License. Since these licenses are not identified by GitHub, it is way too easy to start using a project before realizing that it does not contain Open Source code, thus causing potential legal issues.

This add-on tries to identify the license of each project and display a clear label indicating whether the license is Open Source or not.

Add-on safety

Risk impact

GitHub License Observer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub License Observer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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