Licensing question when rewriting MIT-licensed code

There’s an MIT-licensed JavaScript repo that I want to recreate or substantially modify. The goal is to write it in TypeScript with non-negligible changes to its architecture and interface. The project contains a number of nuanced algorithms that I would be unable to write from scratch and which I would have to use the previous project as reference for. Say the new project would roughly have a 60% similarity to the old one.

How do I license my version of it? I assume I would have to use an MIT license (though if I would be able to use CC0 I would be interested in this as well). If I’m going with MIT, whose name would be on the license field? My own, yes, but would including the original authors be tantamount to claiming they were involved in my new project, which I don’t know whether they’d want to be associated with? Do I include their license in a subdirectory with a comment explaining the connection?

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Let the little guys in: Towards a context sharing runtime for the personalised web
https://arjun.md/little-guys

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I built a free, open-source web app that turns any old device into a 100% private security camera. No uploads, no installation.
https://vigilo.eifr.xyz/

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Seeking advice on overcoming resistance to attribution

Code examples on the website for the library p5.js are licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

In 2023, the Processing Foundation, who manages the project, hired me to lead a team to overhaul the examples for the project's new website. Many (but not all) examples included attribution to the contributor who initially created the example in their denoscription. Given that all the examples have been significantly modified by a variety of contributors over the years, my team kept creator attribution out of the new denoscriptions and instead proposed a consistent model of listing all the contributors who had worked on each example. We kept the git history intact as we made major changes and communicated with the org about the value of merging the old git history into the new site.

The new website launched in 2024 with no attribution on examples whatsoever and no mention of the CC license. A few months after the website launched, links were added from examples to pages the profiles of the maintaining org staff under which is an unsorted list of the hundreds of names that comprise many of the people who have contributed to the library on the whole (not just examples, missing some names such as people without GitHub accounts).

The years of git history from the examples on the old site was disconnected when the examples were copied over to the new site, replaced by a single commit authored by the project Mentor. As such, there is currently no way to identify who worked on which examples.

A more detailed timeline is in this comment, and the issue includes discussion with the maintainers.

I'm a community college professor, and at the time I was using p5.js in teaching. I wanted to set a better example for my students regarding attribution for others' code, so I created a fork of the new p5 site with all known contributor names for each example listed as well as some accessibility fixes.

9 months after the new website launched, the new project Lead agreed to a solution that would restore the names that had been previously listed in example denoscriptions and link to the corresponding example files in the old website repo, which has the git history.

6 months later, the PR for this proposal has not been merged.

The project Lead already put a lot of work into the PR and has been apologetic about the delays. Given the amount of time that has passed and the resistance other org staff have communicated to adding attribution, however, I worry about this being dragged out indefinitely.

So I am looking for advice on motivating the org to merge the PR. Does anyone have any success stories from conflicts around attribution?

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KeenWrite 3.6.4
https://keenwrite.com/

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ngxsmk-datatable v1.1.0 – Type-Safe Angular Tables with Virtual Scrolling & Frozen Columns

Hey Angular devs! 👋

The ngxsmk-datatable library just released v1.1.0, and it comes with some great updates:

Full TypeScript type safety for rows, columns, and templates – no more runtime surprises!
Virtual scrolling for smooth performance with large datasets.
Frozen columns for better usability in wide tables.
Improved row selection and checkbox handling.

It’s perfect if you work with large data tables in Angular and want both performance and safety.

Check it out here: GitHub – ngxsmk-datatable

Would love to hear how others plan to use it in their projects!

https://redd.it/1oim3ru
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What are some promising new open source project management tools?

I feel like most open source PM tools are either abandoned or trying to become the next Jira clone. Are there any newer projects that are actually innovating? Particularly interested in anything that integrates modern tech like AI.

https://redd.it/1oikkd2
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Steeeam - Steam Profile Stats as Dynamic Images for GitHub, Discord, Forums & More 🎮

Hey r/opensource! I built Steeeam, an open-source Steam profile calculator and dynamic image generator built with Next.js v16.

# What it does:

Steeeam is a Steam profile calculator with an edge. Steeeam allows you to generate dynamic images of your Steam profile statistics that you can embed anywhere that supports images - GitHub READMEs, Discord profiles, Facebook, X/Twitter, forum signatures, websites, or anywhere else you want to show off your gaming stats.

# Key Features:

Dynamic Image Generation \- Live-updating images via API endpoints
Highly Customizable \- Full control over colors, borders, progress bars, and more
10+ Pre-made Themes \- Dark, light, and various color schemes ready to use
Simple API \- Just use the URL format: `steeeam.vercel.app/api/YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME`
Open Source \- Built with Next.js v16, fully open for contributions

# Use Cases:

Embed in your GitHub profile README
Directly share your dynamic image in Discord servers and DMs
Add your Steam statistics to your forum signatures
Share your dynamic image on your personal websites
And anywhere you can display an image!

# Live Website:

Check out the live examples with different themes in the repo's README - everything from dark mode to pastel themes to custom color combinations.

GitHub: https://github.com/zevnda/steeeam
Live Demo: https://steeeam.vercel.app
Dynamic Images w/ Custom Theme: https://steeeam.vercel.app/api/zevnda?bg\_color=eff6ff&noscript\_color=2c3639&text\_color=3d4f53&sub\_noscript\_color=7a97a5&border\_color=dde6ed&border\_width=5&progbar\_bg=a5c0cd&progbar\_color=7a97a5&username\_color=596e76&cp\_color=5ca9bf&ip\_color=5ca9bf

The API is free to use, and contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features or themes, feel free to open an issue or PR.

Built with Next.js v16 • MIT License • Contributions Welcome

https://redd.it/1oiryl2
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FFmpeg got $100k donation from Zerodha's Foss fund which pledges to donate $1 Million each year to Open source projects
https://x.com/FFmpeg/status/1982536990206668821?t=BWIY9XdC-apD-wgU-EBHsA&s=19

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Should we Opensource Primains?

Hey everyone!

After launching our Primain product we noticed a lot of people questioning the security mechanisms behind the protocol.

Especially as it's connected to the blockchain space, where scams are all too common, we thought that open-sourcing might reduce some of these concerns. Our main concern is copycats and the possibility of people finding and exploiting bugs in our source code. Additionally, it would take up quite some time to set up the project for a full public release and separate business from protocol logic.

The main benefits seem obvious: more trust and more security over the long run.

Heres some more info about the project: About

Please let us know what you would do!

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Need Help: Running AI-Generated Code Securely Without Cloud Solutions

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on a project where I want to execute AI-generated code (for example, code generated by Gemini or other LLMs) in a secure and isolated environment. The goal is to allow code execution for testing or evaluation without risking my local system or depending on expensive cloud infrastructure.

What the experience will look like:
A user installs my project locally and adds their LLM API key. They then open the app on port 3000, connect their GitHub repository, and interact with an integrated AI assistant. For example, they might ask the LLM to “add one more test in the test module.”

Behind the scenes, a temporary isolated VM or container is automatically created. The AI-generated code is executed and tested inside this sandboxed environment. If all tests pass, the changes are automatically committed and pushed back to the user’s GitHub repository — all without exposing their local system to security risks.


I came across Daytona, which provides secure and elastic infrastructure for running AI-generated code safely. It looks great, but it’s mainly cloud-based, and that quickly becomes costly for continuous or large-scale use. I’d prefer a local or self-hosted solution that offers similar sandboxing or containerization capabilities.

I also checked out Microsandbox, which seems to be designed for this kind of purpose — isolated and secure code execution environments — but unfortunately, there’s no Windows support right now, which is a dealbreaker for my setup.

What I’m looking for is something like:

A local runtime sandbox where I can execute AI-generated Python, JavaScript, or other code safely.
Dependency installation in an isolated environment (like a temporary container or VM).
Resource and security controls (e.g., CPU/memory limits, network isolation).
Ideally cross-platform or at least Windows-compatible.

Has anyone built something similar — maybe a local “AI code runner” sandbox?
How would you architect this to be secure, scalable, and affordable without relying on full cloud infrastructure?

Would love any suggestions, architectures, or even open-source projects I might have missed that could help with this kind of setup.

Thanks in advance!

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Best soc 2 compliance software for a small remote-first team?

Trying to figure out what tools actually make soc 2 compliance easier without spending a ton or adding useless steps. We’re a small remote-first team and don’t have a dedicated compliance person, so automation and clarity are big deals for us.

i’ve looked at a few options but they all seem built for big companies with more people. Which ones actually work well for smaller teams that just want to stay compliant without overcomplicating things?

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Any notetaking app with handwriting to text conversion?

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life360-remote: a way to access your life360 circle data outside your phone

Requires xcode: you build the app on your phone, connect via websocket to your computer (or any server) and you can use the cli to remotely access your life360 circles and data. You're only able to access data you'd originally be able to via your phone account. https://github.com/Dynosol/life360-remote

https://redd.it/1oiznow
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I Built a Tool to Stalk GitHub Profiles (Legally)

Hey r/opensource,

Let's be honest - we've all done it. You see a cool project, check out the developer's profile, scroll through their repos, and try to mentally calculate how you stack up.

I got tired of doing this manually, so I built en-git, a tool that does all the "stalking" for you. It's been a passion project of mine, and now that it's stable, I've fully open-sourced it and would love to get your feedback.

Live Demo: https://en-git.vercel.app/

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/TejasS1233/en-git

What it does:

Profile Analysis: Type in a username and get an instant breakdown of their top languages, contribution patterns, and a (completely subjective) profile score.

Compare Developers: Put any two profiles side-by-side to see how they really stack up on languages, repo stats, and activity.

Repo Deep Dive: See if a project is actually maintained or just abandoned. It gives you a "contribute-worthy" score based on recent activity and PRs.

There's also a companion Chrome extension that gives you in-line code quality scores, which has been a game-changer for my PR reviews.

I have issue templates and contribution guides ready to go and would love some help if you're interested.

What do you think? And what obvious features am I missing?

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Can’t find a solid open-source Trello alternative — tried OpenProject but community version lacks features 😩

Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying to move away from Trello and find a free, open-source alternative that’s good enough for serious project management — but I’m honestly struggling.

I recently installed OpenProject (community edition) on my own server — and while it’s great in some areas (nice structure, Gantt charts, Agile boards, etc.), I realized many of the useful features are locked behind the enterprise version (like advanced boards, team collaboration tools, and some reporting options).

So now I’m back to searching again 😅

What I’m looking for:
• ✅ Kanban / board-style task management (like Trello)
• ✅ Self-hosted & open source
• ✅ Good UI and easy workflow
• ✅ Ideally has advanced options (custom fields, automation, filters, etc.)
• ✅ Active community / not abandoned

What I’ve tried so far:
• OpenProject → powerful but feature-limited without enterprise upgrade


Has anyone found something that actually balances usability and advanced features — without hitting a paywall?

Would love to hear what others are self-hosting or recommending in 2025.
Please drop your suggestions (and maybe pros/cons) below 🙏

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I built a self-hosted form backend as easy to deploy as signing up for SaaS

Recently, I was looking for a free form backend and wasn’t able to find one. So I built one. But I believe I found an interesting way to do it!

I needed an endpoint to send waitlist submissions from my static website. As I quickly found out, most of the free options out there are artificially limited to a point where they are almost unusable - 50 submissions per month, no data export, unwanted redirects. And I understand - no matter how commoditized the technology is, a hosted solution can’t be entirely free. The service providers need to make money to maintain infrastructure, pay for emails, etc.

Of course, there are open-source self-hosted solutions out there but deploying them is much harder than signing up for their managed version. Again, I get it.

So I thought: “what if I there was a free self-hosted solution that is as easy to deploy as signing up for a commercial service?” And I remembered “Deploy to Cloudflare” buttons that are primarily used by Cloudflare in their tutorials/docs.

Meet FormZero - Form backend with zero paid features that you can deploy to your free Cloudflare account with one button in about 3 minutes. Cloudflare doesn’t even require credit card. It’s literally as easy as signing up for a SaaS:

1. Click the button
2. Provide three parameters:
\- Project name in your account (just use “formzero”)
\- Database name in your account (just use “formzero”)
\- Auth Secret for auth internals (use jwtsecrets com or `openssl rand -hex 16` to generate one)
3. Get your unique workers dev URL where you can start using FormZero

Here’s what FormZero gets you on a free Cloudflare account:

1. 100,000 form submissions a day
2. 4,000,000 submissions stored
3. Infinite retention and data export
4. Email notifications with a free Resend API key

The application is a Cloudflare worker that handles form submissions and serves a protected dashboard where you can see data you collected. The data is stored in a D1 database. I’m really looking forward to the public release of Cloudflare email service which should allow zero-setup email notifications.

Just go and try how smooth the installation process is!

https://github.com/BohdanPetryshyn/formzero

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Prepackaged All-in-One Self-Hosting for Anytype is a personal knowledge base
https://github.com/grishy/any-sync-bundle

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How am I supposed to word the copyright for this model?

I have found a 3D model on Printables that I like, released under a Creative Commons Attribution. It has been created with Tinkercad, and I would like to recreate it in FreeCAD so I can change it more easily if I need to do so later.

I would like to release my recreation under GPLv3 or later, as while unusual to use GPL for CAD models, it does have the advantage of requiring you to release the source files of any derivative works, while Creative Commons doesn't. If I understand correctly, the CC-BY license of the original work allows me to do so, and the author is also ok with me doing that.

The GPL requires you to follow a couple of steps when releasing something under it, such as including the license, clearly stating that the work is licensed under it, including a copyright notice, etc.

My problem is with the wording of the copyright notice. I am not sure what's the appropriate way to word it. Here are the options I am debating between. Feel free to suggest another one if there is a more appropriate one:

1. Copyright 2025 <Original Author Name>, <My Name>
2. Copyright 2025 <Original Author Name>
Copyright 2025 <My Name>
3. Original Model Copyright: Copyright 2025 <Original Author Name>
FreeCAD Recreation Copyright: Copyright 2025 <My Name>
4. Original Model Copyright: Copyright 2025 <Original Author Name>
FreeCAD Recreation Copyright: Copyright 2025 <Original Author Name>, <My Name>

Are any of the following correct? I guess what I am trying to figure out is if the copyright of the recreation belongs to both of us, and if I should mention the copyright of the original model.

P.S. For now it is just a recreation, using the original model as a reference for dimensions of the features. I may actually change certain features of the recreation at a later point. Although I do wonder if changing it doesn't defeat the purpose of recreating it in the first place, or if there is a need to recreate it if I am also going to have a modified version, but I guess that's a different beast altogether. I may change it in such a way so it's backwards compatible with the original.

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Handling multiple cloud drives

Hello everyone, I am looking for an open source solution to handle about 20 cloud drives (one drive) from one windows system. I tried Airlivedrive, Cyberdurck and Airexplorer, which are not open source or can not handle 20 drives. Is there any?

https://redd.it/1ojc1qi
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Open-source: GenOps AI — LLM runtime governance built on OpenTelemetry

Just pushed live GenOps AI → https://github.com/KoshiHQ/GenOps-AI

Built on OpenTelemetry, it’s an open-source runtime governance framework for AI that standardizes cost, policy, and compliance telemetry across workloads, both internally (projects, teams) and externally (customers, features).

Feedback welcome, especially from folks working on AI observability, FinOps, or runtime governance.

Contributions to the open spec are also welcome.

https://redd.it/1oj88um
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