How do I install License?

License is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: gridwork-license and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What AI apps work with License?

License uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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License MCP Server

by Thegridwork

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Scan dependencies for license compliance — copyleft conflicts, unknown licenses, risk.

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Scan dependencies for license compliance — copyleft conflicts, unknown licenses, risk.

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (4/4 approved).

6 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-thegridwork-license": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gridwork-license"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

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From the project's GitHub README.

gridwork-license

MCP server that scans project dependencies for license compliance issues.

What it does

Scans node_modules and Python requirements for license information
Classifies 60+ licenses by risk level (copyleft, weak-copyleft, permissive, public-domain, proprietary)
Detects conflicts between dependency licenses and your project license
Flags AGPL dependencies in non-AGPL projects (SaaS risk)
Identifies unknown/undeclared licenses

Install

npx gridwork-license

MCP tools

Tool	Description
`scan_licenses`	Full license scan with conflict detection
`quick_check`	Risk breakdown and conflict count
`classify_license`	Classify any license string
`find_copyleft`	Find all copyleft dependencies

Claude Desktop config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridwork-license": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "gridwork-license"]
    }
  }
}

License

MIT — Gridwork

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How to Install

Documentation

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What it does

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Claude Desktop config

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