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Who can use GitHub open-source license compliance?

The feature is generally available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud, including data-resident deployments, when GitHub Code Security is enabled for the repositories that need enforcement. The dependency graph must also be enabled for repositories being evaluated.

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GitHub License Checks Can Block a Dependency PR. Here’s What They Actually Prove

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Crashtech Editorial October 19, 2026 Development Best Practices

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