License Badge

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A small badge, often shown in a README, that indicates the license used by a project. In open-source culture, license badges are quick trust signals that help users see licensing status without digging through files first.

    In plain English: A badge showing which license a project uses.

    Example: "The project looked more approachable once the README included a clear license badge and links to the actual terms instead of leaving people to guess."

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