License Templates
The license subcommand provides functionality for managing license templates. License templates help you quickly add popular open-source licenses to your projects with proper formatting and legal text.
Usage
gh-templates license <COMMAND>
Available Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
add | Add one or more license templates to the repository |
list | List available license templates |
preview | Preview a specific license template |
Examples
List Available Licenses
gh-templates license list
Preview a License
gh-templates license preview mit
Add Single License
gh-templates license add mit
Add Multiple Licenses
gh-templates license add mit apache-2.0 -o LICENSE-MIT LICENSE-APACHE-2.0
Popular License Types
Common licenses available include:
- MIT: Simple and permissive license
- Apache-2.0: Apache License 2.0 with patent protection
- GPL-3.0: GNU General Public License v3.0
- BSD-3-Clause: 3-clause BSD license
- ISC: Internet Systems Consortium license
- Unlicense: Public domain dedication
Output Location
By default, license files are saved to the repository root as LICENSE (or with appropriate extensions). This follows standard conventions for license placement.
License Customization
Many license templates include placeholder fields that may need customization:
- Copyright holder name: Your name or organization
- Year: Current year or range of years
- Project name: Name of your project