License & early beta expectations
- · Source code is under GNU GPL v3—read COPYING in the repository for obligations.
- · README labels the product as Early Beta with rough edges—schedules and UI copy may shift weekly.
- · This guide is independent documentation; it is not legal advice.
Open source status
Upstream ships OpenHuman under the GNU General Public License v3.0. That means you can audit code, propose patches, and self-host backends if you comply with GPL rules around distribution and attribution.
Beta disclaimer
The README explicitly warns users to expect instability. Screenshots inside this guide can fall out of sync—verify workflows using Last verified 2026-05-14 as the changelog anchor.
Staying compliant as a contributor
Follow CONTRIBUTING.md for Rust/Node toolchain pins, submodule steps, and required checks prior to opening pull requests (https://github.com/tinyhumansai/openhuman).
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