The GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0 (AGPLv3) is an open-source software license developed by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) that governs the use, distribution, and modification of software projects. It is an extension of the GNU General Public License (GPL) with an added provision to address a specific scenario.
The GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0 (AGPLv3) is a powerful open-source software license designed to address a particular use case. Like the GPLv3, the AGPLv3 is a strong copyleft license, which means that any software derived from or incorporating AGPLv3-licensed code must also be released under the AGPLv3. This ensures that the source code remains freely available and open.
What sets the AGPLv3 apart is its unique provision for network interaction. If you use AGPLv3-licensed software over a network to provide a service to others, you must make the source code available to those who use the service. This aspect of the license aims to prevent a scenario where a company provides a web service based on AGPLv3-licensed code but keeps any modifications or enhancements to itself.
Similar to the GPLv3, the AGPLv3 also requires that when you distribute software under this license, you must provide recipients with access to the corresponding source code, giving them the freedom to study, modify, and redistribute the software.
