AGPLs

The GNU Affero General Public License, commonly known as AGPL, is a free, copyleft software license. It is designed to ensure that users of software have the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. The AGPL is particularly notable for its provisions regarding network-based services. Unlike the standard GNU General Public License (GPL), the AGPL requires that the source code of modified versions of the software be made available to users who interact with the software over a network, even if the software itself is not distributed. This "network copyleft" provision is intended to prevent companies from using AGPL-licensed software in a service without sharing their modifications. The AGPL exists in several versions, with AGPLv3 being the most current. It is compatible with other free software licenses and is widely used by projects that want to encourage collaboration and prevent proprietary forks of their code, especially in web service contexts. Its strong copyleft provisions make it a popular choice for open-source projects aiming to maintain maximum freedom for all users.