GitHub Open Source License Compliance now in public preview
GitHub is launching its Open Source License Compliance feature in public preview, enabling enterprises to enforce license policies at scale. This feature integrates with dependency review to block noncompliant dependencies before they reach production, requiring specific roles for policy management. It is available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers with GitHub Advanced Security Code Security licenses.
- →Manage open source dependencies with enterprise-wide license policies
- →Automated license checks integrated with pull requests
- →New role for managing license policies
- →Availability for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers
Features (3) ›
- Manage open source dependencies with enterprise-wide license policies
The new open source license compliance feature, currently in public preview, allows enterprises to manage license compliance at scale by defining ruleset-based policies. These policies help enforce centralized standards for dependency licenses, preventing noncompliant ones from entering production.
- Automated license checks integrated with pull requests
License checks automatically run when developers open pull requests that introduce or modify dependencies, comparing them against the enterprise policy. Noncompliant dependencies are annotated in the pull request, requiring resolution by removing, replacing, amending the policy, or creating exceptions.
- New role for managing license policies
A new predefined enterprise role, 'Enterprise Open Source License Policy Manager', has been introduced for individuals or teams responsible for reviewing and approving license compliance closure requests. These managers will receive email notifications for pending requests.
Notes (1) ›
- Availability for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers
Open source license compliance is available today in public preview for all GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers who have GitHub Advanced Security Code Security licenses. Setup instructions and community discussions are available.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-30-open-source-license-compliance-is-in-public-preview