gh-repo-license-view - View a specific repository license
gh repo license view {<license-key> | <spdx-id>} [flags]
View a specific repository license by license key or SPDX ID.
Run gh repo license list to see available commonly used licenses. For even more licenses, visit 〈https://choosealicense.com/appendix〉.
-w, --web
Open https://choosealicense.com/ in the browser
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NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command’s help for more information.
# View the MIT
license from SPDX ID
$ gh repo license view MIT
# View the MIT
license from license key
$ gh repo license view mit
# View the GNU
AGPL-3.0 license from SPDX ID
$ gh repo license view AGPL-3.0
# View the GNU
AGPL-3.0 license from license key
$ gh repo license view agpl-3.0
# Create a
LICENSE.md with the MIT license
$ gh repo license view MIT > LICENSE.md
gh-repo-license(1)