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Open Source License Generator

Generate standard open source licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL-3.0, BSD, ISC, Unlicense) with your details filled in. Copy or download ready-to-use LICENSE files.

Generated License
MIT License

Copyright (c) 2026 Your Name

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

Choose the license that best matches your project goals. For serious projects, consult legal counsel.

Choosing the Right License

Open source licenses define how others can use, modify, and share your code. Permissive licenses like MIT and Apache give users maximum freedom. Copyleft licenses like GPL ensure that derivative works remain open source.

Quick Guide

  • MIT / ISC / BSD: Very permissive. Great for libraries and maximum adoption.
  • Apache 2.0: Permissive with explicit patent grant. Popular for corporate projects.
  • GPL-3.0: Strong copyleft. Ensures derivatives stay free and open.
  • Unlicense: Public domain dedication. Maximum freedom, no conditions.

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