Can I use this for non-NASA projects?

Absolutely. It supports standard, vanilla Apache 2.0 and MIT licenses suitable for any general-purpose open-source project.

Why should I choose Apache 2.0 over MIT?

Apache 2.0 provides explicit patent protection and is preferred for larger enterprise projects, while MIT is simpler and more permissive for small libraries.

Does this skill support NASA-specific licenses?

Yes, it includes variants for Apache 2.0 and MIT specifically tailored with Caltech/JPL institutional copyright headers for government compliance.

What happens if I already have a LICENSE file in my repository?

The skill performs an initial check for existing license files and will ask for your explicit permission before replacing or modifying them.

Slim License Writer

Name: Slim License Writer
Author: NASA-AMMOS

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Developer Tools

Automates the selection and application of standard Open Source and NASA/JPL-compliant licenses to software projects.

The Slim License Writer is a specialized skill designed to streamline the legal setup of software projects by applying appropriate open-source licenses. It intelligently handles both standard industry licenses like Apache 2.0 and MIT, as well as specific NASA JPL variants that include institutional copyright headers. This tool ensures that projects are properly documented for compliance, whether they are starting as new open-source initiatives, transitioning from private repositories, or requiring specific government-mandated institutional attributions. By automating the boilerplate of licensing, it helps developers maintain legal standards without manual template searching.

Key Features

01Specific templates for NASA JPL institutional copyright requirements

02Interactive workflow to determine the best license for project needs

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04Post-installation guidance for README badges and source file headers

05Automatic detection of existing LICENSE files to prevent accidental overwrites

06Support for standard industry licenses including Apache 2.0 and MIT

Use Cases

01Migrating internal codebases to public open-source repositories with correct attribution

02Standardizing open-source licensing for NASA-funded or JPL-affiliated software

03Bootstrapping new repositories with immediate legal and compliance frameworks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nasa-ammos/slim slim-license

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