GitHub launches License Compliance tool to help organizations manage open-source dependency licenses
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Anamarija Pogorelec
Summary
GitHub has introduced a new License Compliance feature (now in public preview) through its Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to help organizations manage open-source dependencies and avoid costly license violations. The tool, available to GitHub Advanced Security customers, enables teams to review new dependencies in pull requests, verify license compliance with organizational policies, and approve new licenses or package-specific exceptions. GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers can use the feature across repositories with an active license.
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The feature is available to GitHub Advanced Security customers and allows them to review new dependencies in pull requests, verify that their licenses comply with organizational policies, and approve new licenses or package-specific exceptions when needed.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers can use the License Compliance feature across repositories with an active GitHub
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