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Introducing LicenseOps

· One min read
Chalindu Kodikara

LicenseOps (lops) is a fast CLI tool to check, fix, and migrate license headers across 50+ languages.

Why LicenseOps?​

Managing license headers across a codebase shouldn't require manual effort. LicenseOps automates the entire workflow:

  • Check compliance in CI pipelines
  • Fix missing or incorrect headers automatically
  • Migrate between header formats without manual cleanup

Key Features​

  • Support for 50+ programming languages with correct comment syntax
  • SPDX, REUSE, Apache/GPL boilerplates, and custom templates
  • Smart handling of shebangs, encoding declarations, and generated files
  • Zero-config mode for quick usage, or .licenseops.yaml for team consistency

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