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LicenseCheck API Connector for AI agents.

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Audit software licenses and permissions for legal compliance

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Why people use LicenseCheck API

LicenseCheck API: Automate Software License Auditing

This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just ask about a library, and the agent pulls the metadata, permissions, and prohibitions instantly. You get a clear picture of your legal standing without opening a single extra tab.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant legal metadata for any software license without leaving your workspace.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Checking commercial viability

    A developer wants to use a library but isn't sure if it's commercial-friendly.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Portfolio auditing

    A compliance officer needs a report on all licenses in a project.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Identifying copyleft risks

    An architect is worried about GPL-3.

Complete set · 4capabilities

The complete LicenseCheck API capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with LicenseCheck API.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through LicenseCheck API.

  1. 01 Capability

    List all licenses

    See every software license currently available in the database. This helps you browse the full scope of available data.

  2. 02 Capability

    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.

  3. 03 Capability

    Check api status

    Verify that the LicenseCheck service is operational and ready for requests. This ensures your workflow isn't interrupted.

  4. 04 Capability

    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.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask LicenseCheck API to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use LicenseCheck API from the conversation.

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it LicenseCheck API, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable LicenseCheck API for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work LicenseCheck can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the compliance officer tired of manual audits, the software architect worried about dependency risks, and the open-source maintainer trying to keep things legal.

01

Compliance Officer

Audits software portfolios for legal risks during quarterly reviews.

02

Software Architect

Checks license compatibility before adding a new library to a project.

03

Open Source Maintainer

Scans project dependencies to ensure all terms are met.

04

Operations Lead

Automates the gathering of license data for cross-functional teams.

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Before you connect

Questions about LicenseCheck.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

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, 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.

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