nodejs / nodejs/Release

Add a LICENSE file?

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Description

I was asked today how to get permission to use the image in the README. I went to see what the content is licensed with and there doesn't seem to be an indication.

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the image reference and licensing context in README, then check the repository for any existing license indication. Confirm with maintainers which license should apply before adding a LICENSE file or clarifying the README. Done means users can determine how the README image may be used.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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