intent-graph-mcp-server

# IntentGraph MCP Server - Open Source Information ## License **MIT License** - One of the most permissive open source licenses Copyright (c) 2025 Sean Poyner --- ## What Does This Mean? ### ✅ You CAN: - **Use** it for any purpose (personal, commercial, educational) - **Modify** the source code to fit your needs - **Distribute** copies to others - **Sublicense** it (include it in your own licensed projects) - **Sell** software that includes this code - **Use privately** without publishing your changes ### ⚠️ You MUST: - **Include the copyright notice** in all copies or substantial portions - **Include the full license text** when distributing - **Acknowledge the author** (Sean Poyner) in your documentation ### 🚫 You CANNOT: - Hold the author liable for damages - Expect any warranty or guarantee --- ## Why MIT License? The MIT License was chosen because it: - ✅ Maximizes adoption and usage - ✅ Allows commercial use without restrictions - ✅ Is simple and easy to understand - ✅ Requires attribution (acknowledging the author) - ✅ Is compatible with most other open source licenses - ✅ Is trusted and widely recognized --- ## How to Acknowledge When using this software, include acknowledgment in your documentation: ### Simple Attribution ``` This project uses IntentGraph MCP Server by Sean Poyner Licensed under MIT License ``` ### Full Attribution ``` IntentGraph MCP Server Copyright (c) 2025 Sean Poyner https://github.com/seanpoyner/intent-graph-generator Licensed under the MIT License ``` ### In Code ```typescript /** * Uses IntentGraph MCP Server * Copyright (c) 2025 Sean Poyner * MIT License */ ``` --- ## Contributing Contributions are welcome! By contributing, you agree that: - Your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License - You have the right to submit the contributions - Your contributions are your own work See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines. --- ## Commercial Use **Yes, you can use this commercially!** You can: - Include it in commercial products - Sell software that uses it - Use it in proprietary/closed-source projects - Charge money for services using it Just remember to: - Keep the copyright notice - Include the MIT License text - Acknowledge the original author --- ## Examples of Valid Use ### Example 1: SaaS Product ``` ✅ You build a workflow automation SaaS that uses IntentGraph ✅ You charge customers $99/month ✅ You include "Powered by IntentGraph by Sean Poyner" in your docs ✅ You include the MIT License in your legal docs ``` ### Example 2: Internal Tool ``` ✅ You use it for your company's internal automation ✅ You modify it to fit your needs ✅ You keep the copyright notice in the code ✅ You don't publish your modifications (not required!) ``` ### Example 3: Open Source Project ``` ✅ You include IntentGraph in your open source project ✅ You list it in your dependencies ✅ You include the MIT License in your LICENSES folder ✅ You acknowledge Sean Poyner in your README ``` ### Example 4: Educational Use ``` ✅ You teach a course on MCP servers ✅ You use IntentGraph as an example ✅ You show students how it works ✅ You credit Sean Poyner in your materials ``` --- ## Questions? ### Can I remove the copyright notice? **No.** The MIT License requires keeping the copyright notice and license text. ### Do I need to share my modifications? **No.** You can keep your modifications private. You only need to include the license if you distribute the software. ### Can I rebrand it as my own? **No.** You must acknowledge the original author (Sean Poyner), but you can use it in your own branded products. ### Can I use it in proprietary software? **Yes!** The MIT License allows use in closed-source/proprietary software. ### Do I need permission from the author? **No.** The MIT License grants permission upfront. Just follow the license terms. ### What if I want to change the license? You can license **your modifications** under any license you want, but the original code must remain under MIT License with attribution. --- ## Legal Disclaimer The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for full legal text. --- ## Recognition If you use IntentGraph MCP Server in your project, let me know! I'd love to: - Feature your project in the README - Add it to a "Used By" section - Share it with the community Not required, but appreciated! 🙏 --- ## Resources - **License:** [LICENSE](LICENSE) - **Contributing:** [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - **Repository:** https://github.com/seanpoyner/intent-graph-generator - **Contact:** Sean Poyner <sean.poyner@pm.me> --- **Thank you for using IntentGraph MCP Server!** ❤️ Your acknowledgment helps others discover this project and contributes to the open source community.