License Generator
An AI-powered tool that simplifies software license selection by explaining licenses in plain English and automatically generating LICENSE files. Supports MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, BSD, and more with interactive guidance.
🚀 Pick the right license without needing a law degree. This tool explains each license in plain English, walks you through interactive questions about your needs, and generates a ready-to-use LICENSE file. Supports MIT, Apache, GPL, BSD, and 6+ more—just run one command and you're done.
💡 Perfect when starting an open source project, unsure which license fits your goals, or need to understand what each license actually means. Whether you want maximum freedom, patent protection, or copyleft requirements, this tool recommends the best fit and explains the implications instantly.
✨ No installation headaches, no confusing legal jargon, no paywalls. One command does it all—interactive guidance, plain-English explanations, and instant file generation.
Requirements
OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable required for GPT-4o-mini license explanations and generation