GitHub has introduced a feature that displays licenses in the repository overview, making it easier for users to see if a project has an open source license. This update is now live on GitHub and will be included in the upcoming Enterprise 2.8 release. The feature uses the open source Ruby gem Licensee to compare a repository’s LICENSE file with a list of known licenses, linking a shortened license name to the repository’s license file. While not all licenses or complex licensing situations are detected, users can still access the project’s license details as before. This enhancement underscores GitHub’s commitment to open source, emphasizing the importance of adding an open source license to facilitate broader use, modification, and contribution to projects.