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License Generator
Generate open source license files. A browser-based developer tool that runs entirely client-side — no data is sent to our servers, no account required.
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What it does
The License Generator is designed for developers who need to generate open source license files quickly and accurately, without setting up local tools or depending on third-party services.
Whether you're working in documentation or integrating it into a broader development pipeline, this tool saves time and reduces the risk of manual errors. All processing runs in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.
- ► Creating professional project documentation quickly
- ► Maintaining consistent documentation standards across teams
Key features
- ✓MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL v2/v3, BSD, MPL, ISC
- ✓Year and copyright holder substitution
- ✓Full license text output
- ✓SPDX identifier reference
- ✓README badge snippet for chosen license
Example
MIT License
Input
License: MIT
Year: 2026
Author: Alice Johnson
Output
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2026 Alice Johnson
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge,
to any person obtaining a copy...
How to use it
- Open License Generator by clicking on it in the Dev-Belt dashboard.
- Enter your input in the provided fields — all processing happens instantly in your browser.
- Copy the output using the Copy button, or paste it directly into your project.
- No sign-in required — the tool is ready to use immediately on page load.
When to use this in your project
Open sourcing a project
A professional README with badges, usage examples, and contribution guide is essential for attracting contributors.
Internal team documentation
Generate consistent structure so every service in your org follows the same documentation format.
API documentation
Generate OpenAPI specs, docstrings, or changelogs that keep your docs in sync with your code.
Developer notes
!All processing runs in your browser — no input is sent to Dev-Belt servers.
!This is a free tool — no account or sign-in required.
!If output does not match your expectations, check input encoding (UTF-8 vs ASCII) and whether trailing newlines are present.
Privacy & Security
All Dev-Belt tools run 100% in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your input data is never sent to our servers, never logged, and never stored. This includes code snippets, credentials, tokens, API keys, and any other sensitive information you enter. We only track authentication events for account management — never tool usage, search queries, or input data.
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