chore: relicense from MIT to Apache-2.0#11
Merged
asiridalugoda merged 1 commit intomainfrom Apr 22, 2026
Merged
Conversation
Aligns ReleaseGuard with the rest of the Helixar open-source line-up (helixar-mcp and sentinel already on Apache-2.0). Why Apache-2.0 over MIT: - Explicit patent grant — meaningful for a supply-chain security tool that emits SBOMs, attestations, and policy verdicts. - Stronger attribution via NOTICE file requirement. - Universally accepted by enterprise procurement. Note on prior releases: GitHub Releases v0.1.1 through v0.1.5 remain under MIT (immutable tags). This change applies to v0.1.6+ onwards. Changes: - LICENSE replaced with full Apache-2.0 text. - NOTICE file added with Helixar copyright. - README badge + license footer updated.
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
Sign up for free
to join this conversation on GitHub.
Already have an account?
Sign in to comment
1 participant
Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.This suggestion is invalid because no changes were made to the code.Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is closed.Suggestions cannot be applied while viewing a subset of changes.Only one suggestion per line can be applied in a batch.Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.Applying suggestions on deleted lines is not supported.You must change the existing code in this line in order to create a valid suggestion.Outdated suggestions cannot be applied.This suggestion has been applied or marked resolved.Suggestions cannot be applied from pending reviews.Suggestions cannot be applied on multi-line comments.Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is queued to merge.Suggestion cannot be applied right now. Please check back later.
Summary
LICENSEwith the full Apache-2.0 textNOTICEfile with Helixar copyrightWhy Apache-2.0 over MIT
Aligns ReleaseGuard with the rest of the Helixar open-source line-up (
helixar-mcpandsentinelalready on Apache-2.0).For a supply-chain security tool that emits SBOMs, attestations, and policy verdicts:
Impact on prior releases
GitHub Releases v0.1.1 through v0.1.5 remain under MIT (immutable tags). This change applies to v0.1.6+ onwards.
Test plan