OSI Launches API Service to Search Approved Licenses
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has launched a free API service that lets users search the list of OSI Approved Licenses for detailed information.
The aim of the service is to “make it easier for the community to identify and verify licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition,” the announcement says.
The new API, which is fully public and free to use, lets you search for the following information:
- License name and version
- SPDX identifier
- Approval and submission dates
- License steward and submitter
- Withdrawal or retirement status
- Links to board meeting minutes and evidence of approval
According to the OSI, the service is still being refined, and the organization welcomes use cases and suggestions. Learn more at OSI.
07/04/2025
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