GitHub License Insights by Dizmo
Instantly see what you can and can’t do with a GitHub repository’s license.
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About this extension
GitHub License Insights helps you quickly understand repository licenses directly on GitHub.
Instead of digging through LICENSE files, this extension shows a clear summary of what is allowed and restricted for each repository.
Features:
- Detects licenses using the GitHub API
- Shows allowed uses (commercial use, modification, distribution)
- Highlights restrictions (copyleft, disclosure requirements, etc.)
- Warns when repositories use mixed or complex licensing
- Works automatically on all GitHub repository pages
No tracking, no analytics, no data collection.
Everything runs locally in your browser.
Perfect for developers, engineers, and anyone evaluating open source projects.
Instead of digging through LICENSE files, this extension shows a clear summary of what is allowed and restricted for each repository.
Features:
- Detects licenses using the GitHub API
- Shows allowed uses (commercial use, modification, distribution)
- Highlights restrictions (copyleft, disclosure requirements, etc.)
- Warns when repositories use mixed or complex licensing
- Works automatically on all GitHub repository pages
No tracking, no analytics, no data collection.
Everything runs locally in your browser.
Perfect for developers, engineers, and anyone evaluating open source projects.
Rated 5 by 1 reviewer
Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access your data for github.com
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for github.com
- Access your data for api.github.com
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 0.1.0
- Size
- 28.26 KB
- Last updated
- 6 days ago (Mar 27, 2026)
- Related Categories
- License
- MIT License
- Version History
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