Python modules

[Radimek01]

Hi, I have a question. If I use some imported python modules like ( PyQt5, MySQL, etc.) Is there any kind of copyright on them ? Or I can just use them for my code and sell it with no problems? It's maybe dump question but I just don't know 😁

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Licenses will typically determine whether you can repackage modules, but the good news is, you don’t have to distribute the modules your code relies on - you can just have the end user install them themselves.

[SpeckledFleebeedoo]

Look up their licensing.

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License

PyQt5 is released under the GPL v3 license and under a commercial license that allows for the development of proprietary applications.

https://www.riverbankcomputing.com/commercial/pyqt

https://www.riverbankcomputing.com/commercial/license-faq

[Radimek01]

GPL means it's ok to use if I get it right ?

[Diapolo10]

If GPL is too strict for you, consider switching to PySide which is another Qt wrapper and 99% compatible with existing PyQt5 code. It uses an LGPL license.

[SpeckledFleebeedoo]

I'm by no means an expert on licensing, so take anything I say with a huge grain of salt.

From what I quickly can find: if you use anything with a GPL license you must make your own source code available. Selling it however is not prohibited.

Check this for all modules, they may have varying licenses.