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Is librsvg safe for commercial use?

Rust crate package · License: LGPL-2.1-or-later

librsvg is licensed under LGPL-2.1-or-later. It carries a source-disclosure obligation, and all 5 shipping models below need a reading of the license itself.

Can I use librsvg in SaaS, a distributed app, or internally?

How you ship itResultWhy
Hosted SaaS Needs review LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.
Distributed binary / app Needs review LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.
Delivered to customer Needs review LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.
Internal use only Needs review LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.
Published library Needs review LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

What obligations does librsvg carry?

Source disclosureAttribution

If you only use it at build time, the answer changes.

LGPL-2.1-or-later appears as a dev dependency, so it is not part of the artifact you ship. Distribution-triggered obligations do not arise. Tools that emit code into your output, such as code generators, are a separate case worth checking individually.

Questions this page answers

Is librsvg safe for commercial use?

librsvg is licensed under LGPL-2.1-or-later. It carries a source-disclosure obligation, and all 5 shipping models below need a reading of the license itself.

Can I use librsvg (LGPL-2.1-or-later) in hosted saas?

LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

Can I use librsvg (LGPL-2.1-or-later) in distributed binary / app?

LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

Can I use librsvg (LGPL-2.1-or-later) in delivered to customer?

LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

Can I use librsvg (LGPL-2.1-or-later) in internal use only?

LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

Can I use librsvg (LGPL-2.1-or-later) in published library?

LGPL-2.1-or-later requires that recipients be able to replace the library with a modified version. Under static linking this normally means shipping object files or equivalent relinking material. Static linking was assumed here, so this case needs individual review.

Does librsvg matter if it is only a build-time or dev dependency?

LGPL-2.1-or-later appears as a dev dependency, so it is not part of the artifact you ship. Distribution-triggered obligations do not arise. Tools that emit code into your output, such as code generators, are a separate case worth checking individually.

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