# LicenseCheck MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > LicenseCheck API lets you audit software licenses and permissions through your AI client. It pulls metadata for open-source and proprietary software so you can spot legal risks and compliance requirements without digging through manual documentation. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_75oKU8x6kQJG0YfKIXadGE8T9yPcWPlnBuGpCZsO/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** license-auditing, open-source-compliance, software-licensing, legal-tech, risk-management, api-integration ## Description Imagine you're building a massive software project and your team starts pulling in dozens of dependencies. Suddenly, you're worried about whether a specific open-source library has a copyleft requirement that might force you to open-source your own proprietary code. Usually, this means hunting through PDFs or navigating complex legal portals. With LicenseCheck, you just ask your agent to check the terms for you. It pulls the exact permissions, conditions, and limitations directly into your chat. It's like having a legal consultant who's already read every license in the database. This is one of the many ways the Vinkius catalog helps you turn complex compliance tasks into simple conversations. You get clear answers on what you can and can't do with a piece of software instantly, making your audit process way faster and less prone to human error. ## Tools ### list_all_licenses See every software license currently available in the database. This helps you browse the full scope of available data. ### check_software_license Find a specific license by searching for its name or unique identifier. Use this to jump straight to the data you need. ### check_api_status Verify that the LicenseCheck service is operational and ready for requests. This ensures your workflow isn't interrupted. ### get_license_details Pull full legal metadata and specific conditions for a license by its ID. This gives you the granular details for deep audits. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What are the permissions for the MIT license? ``` **Response:** ``` The MIT license is very permissive. Here is a summary of what you can do: * **Commercial Use:** Allowed * **Modification:** Allowed * **Distribution:** Allowed * **Sublicensing:** Allowed **Key Conditions:** * You must include the original copyright notice in all copies of the software. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Does the GPL-3.0 license have any specific prohibitions? ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, the GPL-3.0 license has several specific markers you should know about: * **Copyleft Requirement:** You must license any derivative works under the same terms. * **Liability:** The software is provided as-is, with no warranty. * **Patents:** It includes an explicit patent license from contributors. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List some common open-source licenses. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are some of the most common open-source licenses found in the database: | License | Type | Permissiveness | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **MIT** | Permissive | High | | **Apache 2.0** | Permissive | High | | **GPL-3.0** | Copyleft | Moderate | | **BSD-3-Clause** | Permissive | High | ``` ## Capabilities ### Search thousands of licenses Find any software license in the database using its name or unique ID. ### Audit specific permissions See exactly what a license allows you to do with the software. ### Query mandatory conditions Get a list of requirements like attribution or archival planning. ### Identify legal risk markers Spot prohibitions and limitations to avoid compliance issues before they happen. ### Verify service status Check if the LicenseCheck API is online and ready for your requests. ## Use Cases ### Checking commercial viability A developer wants to use a library but isn't sure if it's commercial-friendly. They ask the agent to check the license and list all commercial prohibitions. ### Portfolio auditing A compliance officer needs a report on all licenses in a project. They have the agent list all licenses and pull metadata for each one. ### Identifying copyleft risks An architect is worried about GPL-3.0 leakage. They ask the agent to check the specific limitations of GPL-3.0 to see if it affects their code. ### Dependency verification A team is moving to a new tech stack and needs to verify all new dependencies. They use the agent to audit every license in the new list. ## Benefits - Stop digging through PDFs. Use get_license_details to see permissions and conditions instantly. - Reduce legal risk. Use check_software_license to spot prohibitions before you commit to a library. - Automate audits. Use list_all_licenses to scan your entire dependency tree at scale. - Stay compliant. Identify mandatory conditions and archival requirements with get_license_details. - Save time on research. Get immediate answers on copyleft requirements instead of manual searching. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant legal metadata for any software license without leaving your workspace. 1. Subscribe to the LicenseCheck MCP through the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Input your LicenseCheck API Key into your preferred AI client settings. 3. Ask your agent to audit a specific library or list available licenses. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can LicenseCheck help me with open-source compliance?** Yes. It allows your AI agent to quickly pull license terms, permissions, and conditions so you can ensure your project stays compliant with all software requirements. **How does LicenseCheck find license permissions?** It queries a specialized database to retrieve the exact legal metadata for a license, showing you what you can and cannot do with the software. **Can I use LicenseCheck to audit my project's dependencies?** Absolutely. You can ask your agent to check the licenses for every library in your project to identify any risky terms or copyleft requirements. **What kind of legal data does LicenseCheck retrieve?** It retrieves metadata including version IDs, specific permissions, mandatory conditions, and legal prohibitions or limitations for various licenses. **Is LicenseCheck good for identifying legal risks?** Yes, it helps you spot prohibitions and risk markers instantly, which helps prevent you from accidentally using software that doesn't fit your project's legal needs. **How does LicenseCheck work with my AI client?** Once connected via Vinkius, you just talk to your agent normally. You can ask questions about licenses in plain English and get the data back in your chat window. **How do I find my LicenseCheck API Key?** Log in to your [**LicenseCheck account**](https://licenseapi.dev/), and you will find your API Key in your dashboard or profile settings. Copy and paste it below. **What types of licenses are covered?** The API covers thousands of common open-source licenses (like MIT, Apache, GPL) as well as various proprietary and commercial licensing models. **Can the agent check for specific permissions?** Yes. Every license record retrieved by your agent includes metadata on permitted actions, such as commercial use, distribution, and modification.