What License Is Awesome Claude Skills Distributed Under?

The Awesome Claude Skills repository is released under the Apache License 2.0, as indicated by the license badge in README.md and individual LICENSE.txt files in each subfolder.

The ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills repository provides a curated collection of skills and integrations for Claude. Understanding the licensing terms is essential for developers building upon these tools. According to the source code analysis, the entire project adopts the permissive Apache License 2.0.

Locating the License Documentation

Unlike many open-source projects, this repository does not contain a LICENSE or LICENSE.txt file at the root directory. Instead, the licensing information is declared through documentation badges and distributed license files within subfolders.

Root-Level License Declaration

In README.md, the license badge serves as the canonical reference for the project's legal status. At lines 18–20, the badge explicitly links to the Apache 2.0 license, providing the definitive identifier when no root license file exists. This file acts as the entry point for developers seeking information about usage rights and redistribution terms.

Subfolder License Files

Individual components maintain their own license documentation to ensure compliance across modules. The following paths contain LICENSE.txt files that reaffirm the Apache 2.0 status:

• webapp-testing/LICENSE.txt
• theme-factory/LICENSE.txt
• slack-gif-creator/LICENSE.txt

These distributed files confirm that all code within the Awesome Claude Skills collection shares the same licensing terms.

Programmatically Verifying the Apache 2.0 License

You can confirm the licensing status using automated scripts to fetch and parse the repository's documentation without manually browsing the files.

Using cURL to Inspect the README

The following command retrieves the README content via the GitHub API and searches for license references:

# Retrieve the repository's license file via the GitHub API

curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/contents/README.md \
| grep -i "License" -A2

Python Script for License Detection

This Python snippet fetches the raw README and checks for the Apache 2.0 identifier:

import requests

url = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/master/README.md"
text = requests.get(url).text
if "Apache_2.0" in text:
    print("Repository is licensed under Apache License 2.0")

Summary

• Awesome Claude Skills is distributed under the Apache License 2.0.
• The README.md file contains a license badge linking to the Apache 2.0 terms at lines 18–20.
• Every subfolder includes a LICENSE.txt file reaffirming the Apache 2.0 license.
• You can programmatically verify the license by checking the README content for "Apache_2.0" references.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Awesome Claude Skills open source?

Yes, the repository is open source and distributed under the Apache License 2.0, which permits commercial use, modification, and distribution with proper attribution.

Can I use Awesome Claude Skills code in commercial projects?

Yes, the Apache 2.0 license allows commercial use. You must include the original copyright notice and a copy of the license in any distribution of the code or derivative works.

Where can I find the exact license text for Awesome Claude Skills?

The exact license text is available in the LICENSE.txt files within each subfolder (such as webapp-testing/LICENSE.txt) and via the badge link in README.md which points to the official Apache License 2.0 text.

Do I need to include attribution when using code from this repository?

Yes, the Apache 2.0 license requires you to retain copyright notices and state changes made to the files. You must also include a copy of the license in your distribution.

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