Github License File

Does GitHub require a license?

From GitHub's licensing help page: You're under no obligation to choose a license. However, without a license, the default copyright laws apply, meaning that you retain all rights to your source code and no one may reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from your work.

What can I assume if a publicly published project has no license?

How do I get a license in GitHub?

On GitHub.com, navigate to the main page of the repository. Above the list of files, using the Add file drop-down, click Create new file. In the file name field, type LICENSE or LICENSE.md (with all caps). To the right of the file name field, click Choose a license template.

Adding a license to a repository - GitHub Docs

What is a license in GitHub?

Public repositories on GitHub are often used to share open source software. For your repository to truly be open source, you'll need to license it so that others are free to use, change, and distribute the software.

Licensing a repository - GitHub Docs