License Scanner FAQs

Question 1

What is License Scanner and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

License Scanner is a developer tool that efficiently scans your project's dependencies across various package managers. It automatically detects open-source licenses and generates comprehensive, easy-to-read markdown reports for compliance and auditing purposes.

Question 2

Which package managers does License Scanner support?

Accepted Answer

License Scanner offers broad support for popular package managers, including npm/yarn/pnpm (Node.js), pip/Poetry (Python), Cargo (Rust), Composer (PHP), RubyGems (Ruby), Go Modules (Go), and Maven/Gradle (Java), by parsing their respective lock files and configuration.

Question 3

What kind of information is included in the license reports?

Accepted Answer

The generated markdown reports are highly detailed, featuring project information, a breakdown of dependencies organized by each package manager with their specific license details, and a summarized count of all license types found across your project.

Question 4

How does License Scanner ensure performance and accuracy?

Accepted Answer

It ensures accuracy by fetching license information directly from official package registries (e.g., npm, PyPI, crates.io). Performance is optimized through dependency caching, which prevents redundant API calls, and includes robust error handling for a reliable experience.

Question 5

Can License Scanner be integrated into automated workflows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, License Scanner is built as an MCP server, providing programmatic tools to scan dependencies and generate reports. This design facilitates seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines, development environments, and other automated workflows, as demonstrated with Claude Desktop.

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