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licensing

Guide license selection for research data, code, and publications.

6|2|Updated Jun 11, 2026
Search Tags:#licensing#software license#creative commons#dual licensing#EU database rights
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill licensing-pradyumnasagar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: licensing
Source: https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills/tree/main/skills/open-science/licensing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill licensing-pradyumnasagar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through the selection and application of appropriate licenses for their research data, code, and publications, ensuring compliance with academic, commercial, and legal requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • License Selection: Choose between Creative Commons licenses and various software licenses.
  • EU Database Rights: Handle the unique licensing challenges of European Union databases.
  • Dual Licensing: Structure licensing for dual-use research projects.
  • Practical Guides: Provides step-by-step guidance and decision trees for common scenarios.

Quick Start

To determine the appropriate license for your research code, use the 'licensing' skill with the 'license decision tree for code' command.

Frequently Asked Questions about licensing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right software license for my research code?▼

To choose a software license, use the licensing decision tree to evaluate your project's intended use, audience, and external constraints, ensuring compliance with academic or commercial requirements.

What Creative Commons license should I apply to my research data?▼

Applying a Creative Commons license requires understanding your data's intended use and external constraints, using the provided step-by-step practical guides to select the correct variant.

How does dual licensing work for research projects?▼

Dual licensing structures your project for dual-use scenarios, allowing you to apply different licenses to the same work to accommodate both academic and commercial distribution requirements.

How do I handle EU database sui generis rights when licensing datasets?▼

Handling EU database sui generis rights involves navigating unique European Union legal challenges for databases, ensuring your selected Creative Commons or software license complies with these specific regulations.

Do I need legal expertise to apply a Creative Commons or software license?▼

You do not need legal expertise to apply these licenses, as the skill provides step-by-step guidance and practical decision trees for researchers to handle code and data licensing autonomously.

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