What problem does it solve?
It solves the risk of accidentally violating open-source license obligations when you review dependencies, assess a single library, or prepare code for public release.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Dependency & release scope review: Classifies licenses across a dependency list, a single repository, or code you plan to publish publicly.
- Deploy-mode obligation mapping: Translates license duties into practical actions based on whether you run SaaS, distribute binaries, use internally, or embed in devices.
- Copyleft and unknown-license guardrails: Flags strong copyleft and license-unknown cases for attorney review, and checks compatibility for outbound code licensing.
Example use case: you are about to ship a product that includes multiple transitive dependencies, and you need a per-package compliance memo (what obligations trigger, the severity, and the next action) before launch.
Quick Start
Run oss-review on your dependency file to get a license-by-package compliance memo and release actions for the chosen deployment mode.
