| name | gpl-open-source-compliance |
| description | Use when: applying GPL licensing requirements, legal headers, attribution, and open-source release hygiene in repository files. |
GPL and Open Source Compliance
Goal
Maintain legal and documentation compliance for GPL distribution.
Do
- Preserve GPL license file and references in README.
- Add required license header text to project text files when mandated.
- Confirm third-party dependencies are license-compatible.
- Keep attribution and copyright notices accurate.
Checks
- README includes install instructions, license link, screenshots, and product summary.
- Required legal text appears where policy demands it.
- Compliance decisions are documented for maintainers.