legit
A CLI tool to automatically generate LICENSE files or add license headers to files from the command line.
What is legit?
legit is a command-line tool that automates the process of adding licenses to software projects. It generates LICENSE files for directories or inserts license headers into specific files, supporting a variety of open-source licenses. It solves the problem of manually creating and managing license documentation, ensuring legal compliance with minimal effort.
Developers and open-source contributors who need to quickly add proper licensing to their projects, especially those working on multiple repositories or looking to standardize license management.
Developers choose legit for its simplicity and automation, eliminating the need to manually copy-paste license text or remember complex legal formatting. It provides a fast, reliable way to handle licensing directly from the terminal.
Overview
Add licenses to projects at the command line
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly adding a license to a new open-source project
- Automating license generation across multiple repositories
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