License Scanning

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. The automated detection and analysis of software licenses in source code, dependencies, and packaged artifacts to support compliance and procurement decisions. It is a standard practice in organizations that need visibility into legal obligations across the supply chain.

    In plain English: Automatically checking software and dependencies to see which licenses they use.

    Example: "The release was blocked until license scanning confirmed the new transitive dependencies were acceptable for redistribution."

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