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foss-license-advisor

Evaluate licensing needs and recommend suitable free/open licenses with explanations.

1|Updated Dec 28, 2025
Search Tags:#license#open-source#creative-commons#foss#copyleft#gpl#mit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s-celles/ai-config --skill foss-license-advisor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: foss-license-advisor
Source: https://github.com/s-celles/ai-config/tree/main/ai/skills/foss-license-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s-celles/ai-config --skill foss-license-advisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many creators struggle to choose an appropriate free/open license that matches their goals and distribution needs. This skill provides a guided questionnaire to identify the best options and explain the trade-offs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided licensing questionnaire that asks licensing questions one at a time and builds a tailored recommendation.
  • OSI/FSF-aligned recommendations with explanations in the user's language to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Comprehensive license coverage spans software, documentation, artistic works, and other creative outputs, including regional licenses like CeCILL when relevant.

Quick Start

Answer the licensing questions to receive tailored FOSS license recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about foss-license-advisor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I choose the right open-source license for my project?▼

To choose an open-source license, you answer a guided questionnaire about your project goals and distribution needs. The advisor evaluates copyleft strength and non-commercial constraints to output two to three tailored recommendations with explanations.

What is the difference between strong copyleft and permissive FOSS licenses?▼

Strong copyleft licenses require derivative works to use the same license, while permissive licenses allow integration into proprietary software. The advisor asks about your distribution needs to recommend the appropriate copyleft strength for your project.

Can I use a Creative Commons license for software and documentation?▼

Creative Commons licenses apply to documentation, art, and creative works, but are not recommended for software. The advisor covers software, documentation, and artistic outputs to recommend suitable FOSS licenses based on your specific creative context.

What is the best way to select a license for commercial open-source software?▼

The best way to select a commercial open-source license is evaluating non-commercial constraints and copyleft strength. The advisor asks targeted questions about your commercial context to provide OSI/FSF-aligned recommendations with trade-off explanations.

Does the FOSS license advisor support regional licenses like CeCILL?▼

Yes, the FOSS license advisor supports regional licenses like CeCILL when relevant to your project context. It provides comprehensive license coverage spanning software, documentation, and artistic works across personal, academic, and commercial contexts.

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