Code Licenses

A Visual Studio Code extension that analyzes and displays license information for project dependencies across multiple programming languages and package managers.

⚠️ Beta Notice: This extension is currently in beta. Always validate license information independently and use at your own risk. This tool provides guidance but should not be the sole source for legal compliance decisions.

🚀 Key Features

🔍 Multi-language support

Automatically detects and analyzes dependencies across several programming languages:

Language	File detection	Registry source	Status
JavaScript	`package.json`	npm registry	✅ Full Support
TypeScript	`package.json` + `tsconfig.json`	npm registry	✅ Full Support
C#	`.csproj`, `packages.config`	NuGet Gallery	🚧 Basic Support
Rust	`Cargo.toml`	crates.io	🚧 Basic Support
Go	`go.mod`	pkg.go.dev	✅ Full Support
Python	`requirements.txt`	PyPI	🚧 Basic Support

Interactive dashboard

Realtime statistics: Project count, dependency totals, license distribution
Clean styling: Clean, VS Code-themed interface
Multiple export formats: JSON, CSV, HTML

Smart tree view

Simple organization mode: Projects → Dependencies → License info
Interactive elements: Click dependencies for detailed information
Context actions: Right-click for license text

License compatibility analysis

Smart risk assessment: Automatic risk level calculation (Low/Medium/High)
Visual compatibility matrix: Interactive grid showing license interactions
Issue detection: Identifies potential licensing conflicts with explanations
Export capabilities: Save compatibility reports in JSON, CSV, or HTML

Commands & Controls

Command	Description
`Code Licenses: Scan Project Licenses`	Scan workspace for dependencies
`Code Licenses: Open License Report Viewer`	Launch interactive dashboard
`Code Licenses: Show License Compatibility Matrix`	Analyze license compatibility
`Code Licenses: View License Text`	Display full license text
`Code Licenses: Export License Report`	Export to file formats
`Code Licenses: Show Cache Overview`	Manage license cache
`Code Licenses: Open Settings`	Access extension settings

Caching & Performance

Smart caching: Configurable cache duration (default: 24 hours)
Performance optimization: Reduces API calls and improves response times
Cache management: Overview window with statistics, export, and clear options
Persistent storage: Cache survives VS Code restarts

Installation & Quick start

Installation options

VS Code marketplace: Install directly from VS Code Extensions panel
Command line: code --install-extension RustyDaemon.code-licenses
Manual installation: Download .vsix from GitHub releases

Getting started

Open a project: Launch VS Code with a project containing dependency files
Auto-detection: Extension automatically detects supported project types
Manual scan: Use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) → "Code Licenses: Scan Project Licenses"
Explore results: Check "Project Licenses" panel in Explorer sidebar
Generate reports: Use "Open License Report Viewer" for comprehensive analysis

Configuration

Extension settings

Setting	Description	Default	Type
`codeLicenses.cache.enabled`	Enable license caching	`true`	boolean
`codeLicenses.cache.maxAge`	Cache duration in hours	`24`	number
`codeLicenses.cache.maxSize`	Maximum cache entries	`1000`	number
`codeLicenses.display.groupByLicense`	Default tree view mode	`false`	boolean
`codeLicenses.display.showDescriptions`	Show package descriptions	`true`	boolean
`codeLicenses.fetching.timeout`	API request timeout (ms)	`10000`	number
`codeLicenses.fetching.retryAttempts`	Failed request retries	`3`	number

Workspace configuration

Create .vscode/settings.json in your workspace:

{
	"codeLicenses.display.groupByLicense": true,
	"codeLicenses.cache.maxAge": 48,
	"codeLicenses.fetching.timeout": 15000
}

Important legal notice

This extension is provided for informational purposes only. While I strive for accuracy:

Verify independently: Always validate license information through official sources
Legal consultation: Consult legal professionals for compliance decisions
No warranty: Extension provided "as-is" without warranties
User responsibility: Users assume full responsibility for license compliance

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

Code Licenses

Rusty Daemon

Code Licenses

🚀 Key Features

🔍 Multi-language support

Interactive dashboard

Smart tree view

License compatibility analysis

Commands & Controls

Caching & Performance

Installation & Quick start

Installation options

Getting started

Configuration

Extension settings

Workspace configuration

Important legal notice

License