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Temporal Drift in Open-Source License File Link Rot
This page measures the proportion of broken links found within open-source license files. These links often point to important external standards, related documents, or supplementary information that clarifies the license's intent or scope.
The data is gathered by systematically examining license files from a large corpus of open-source projects. We check the integrity of all URLs embedded within these files to identify those that no longer resolve.
Understanding the rate at which these links decay, known as temporal drift, reveals how well-maintained and enduring the information associated with open-source licenses truly is. It highlights potential issues with the long-term accessibility and reliability of crucial licensing documentation.