License¶
webtasks is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).
This is a copyleft (non-permissive) license. Unlike MIT or Apache 2.0, GPL requires that derivative works and combined programs also be distributed under GPL-compatible terms when you convey them to others.
Summary (not legal advice)¶
| You may… | Condition |
|---|---|
| Use webtasks commercially | Yes |
| Modify the source code | Yes — changes must be GPL-licensed if distributed |
| Distribute copies | Yes — include license + source (or offer source) |
| Link/combine with proprietary code | Only if the combined work is also GPL (or you keep it private and don't convey it) |
| Sublicense under MIT/Apache | No — GPL terms apply to derivatives |
Why GPL?¶
webtasks is infrastructure software. GPL ensures improvements flow back to the community and prevents proprietary forks that take without contributing.
If you need a different licensing arrangement, contact the copyright holder.
Full license text¶
The complete GPL-3.0 text is in the repository root:
Copyright © 2026 Olivier Laleau.
Third-party dependencies¶
webtasks uses open-source libraries including chromedp, goquery, and chi. Each dependency retains its own license.