An AI-powered CLI tool that helps developers select, understand, and generate open source licenses for their projects in seconds.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install license-gen
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install license-gen using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is License Generator?
The License Generator is a specialized utility within the collection of Openclaw Skills designed to eliminate the complexity of legal compliance in software development. By leveraging AI, it translates dense legal jargon into plain English, ensuring developers choose the license that best protects their intellectual property while meeting community standards. This tool removes the guesswork from open source licensing, providing a zero-config experience that integrates directly into your terminal.
Whether you are a solo developer or managing a large organization, using these Openclaw Skills ensures that your projects are correctly licensed from day one. The tool covers a wide range of popular licenses including MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, and BSD, making it an essential part of any modern developer's toolkit.
License Generator Use Cases
- Starting a new open source repository and needing a standard LICENSE file quickly.
- Comparing the legal implications between MIT, Apache, and GPL without needing a law degree.
- Automatically generating a license with specific contributor names and current year.
- Understanding how different licenses handle patent protection and derivative works.
How License Generator Works
- The developer initiates the tool via the CLI using a simple npx command.
- The AI-driven interface prompts the user with questions regarding how they want their code to be used.
- GPT-4o-mini analyzes the responses to recommend the most suitable license for the project goals.
- The tool provides a plain-English explanation of the chosen license's terms, permissions, and limitations.
- A complete, legally-formatted LICENSE file is generated and saved directly to the project root.
License Generator Setup
The License Generator requires Node.js 18 or higher. No permanent installation is required as it can be run on-demand. Ensure you have your OPENAI_API_KEY configured in your environment.
# Run the interactive generator
npx ai-license
# View help and all available flags
npx ai-license --help
License Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill focuses on generating standard legal documentation. It organizes data according to the following structure:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Output File | LICENSE (standard text format) |
| Parameters | Type (MIT, GPL, etc.), Owner Name, Year |
| AI Engine | GPT-4o-mini for natural language processing |
| Integration | Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit within Openclaw Skills |
License Generator Advanced Features
- Direct license generation via the
--typeflag for power users who already know their preference. - Comprehensive explanation mode using
--explainto dive deep into specific license identifiers. - Support for multiple license variations including Apache-2.0, BSD-3-Clause, and various GPL versions.
- Zero-configuration setup designed for seamless integration into automated CI/CD or scaffolding workflows.
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