License headers and copyright notices are crucial for establishing ownership and usage rights for source code. Many projects, whether open-source or proprietary, include a standard header at the top of each file to declare licensing terms.
What This Tool Does: This tool helps you automatically insert a formatted license header at the top of your code, ensuring that your copyright or license information is consistently applied across your project files. It supports multiple languages by converting the header text into the appropriate comment style:
#./* ... */).
Why It Is Useful:
- Ensures consistency in applying legal notices or documentation.
- Saves time by automating a repetitive and error-prone manual task.
- Enhances the professional appearance of your codebase.
Example: Suppose you provide the following license text:
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2025 Your Name
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy...
For Python, the tool will format and insert it as:
# MIT License
# Copyright (c) 2025 Your Name
# Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy...
For JavaScript, the formatted header will appear as:
/*
* MIT License
* Copyright (c) 2025 Your Name
* Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy...
*/
By using this tool, you can quickly and consistently apply your license header to all of your source files, improving legal clarity and code organization.