showxu · Oct 4, 2026 · Oct 4, 2026
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ All notable user-visible changes to the Computer Use plugin are documented here.
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+- Licensed under FSL-1.1-ALv2 (Functional Source License 1.1, Apache 2.0
+  future license): any use other than a competing product or service is
+  permitted, and each release becomes available under Apache-2.0 two years
+  after publication. Published releases keep their original license.
 - Declare Computer MCP 1.1.0, the first host that reads plugin manifests, as the
   minimum host.
 

@@ -14,3 +14,6 @@ The [documentation index](Documentation/README.md) links current architecture
 and reference material. Agent work routes live in AGENTS.md; public usage lives
 in the root README. GitHub collaboration files belong in .github/ and contributor
 policy belongs in root governance files.
+
+Contributions are licensed under this repository's [LICENSE](LICENSE),
+FSL-1.1-ALv2.
@@ -1,86 +1,105 @@
-Computer MCP Source-Visible License 1.0
+# Functional Source License, Version 1.1, ALv2 Future License
 
-Copyright (c) 2026 Xudong Xu. All rights reserved.
+## Abbreviation
 
-1. Definitions
+FSL-1.1-ALv2
 
-"Software" means the Computer MCP source code, executable releases,
-documentation, and original assets made available by the copyright holder,
-excluding Third-Party Components identified below.
+## Notice
 
-"Authorized Release" means an unmodified executable release distributed by
-the copyright holder through an official Computer MCP distribution channel.
+Copyright 2026 Xudong Xu
 
-2. Permission to install and run
+## Terms and Conditions
 
-Subject to this license, the copyright holder grants you a limited,
-non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and
-run an Authorized Release on devices that you own or control for personal,
-non-commercial use. You may make only the temporary and backup copies that
-are technically necessary for that installation and use.
+### Licensor ("We")
 
-3. Permission to inspect source
+The party offering the Software under these Terms and Conditions.
 
-You may view the source code solely to evaluate the Software, understand its
-operation, and conduct good-faith security review. Source availability does
-not grant an open-source license or permission to copy, modify, create
-derivative works from, compile for distribution, or use the source code for
-any other purpose.
+### The Software
 
-4. Restrictions
+The "Software" is each version of the software that we make available under
+these Terms and Conditions, as indicated by our inclusion of these Terms and
+Conditions with the Software.
 
-Unless the copyright holder gives you prior written permission, you may not:
+### License Grant
 
-- copy the Software except as expressly allowed above;
-- modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the Software;
-- distribute, publish, sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or transfer the
-  Software or access to it;
-- use the Software for commercial activity, paid services, hosted services,
-  or the benefit of a third party;
-- remove or alter copyright, license, attribution, or technical protection
-  notices; or
-- represent that your copy, build, or service is endorsed by the copyright
-  holder.
+Subject to your compliance with this License Grant and the Patents,
+Redistribution and Trademark clauses below, we hereby grant you the right to
+use, copy, modify, create derivative works, publicly perform, publicly display
+and redistribute the Software for any Permitted Purpose identified below.
 
-Nothing in this license limits rights that cannot lawfully be restricted,
-including any applicable statutory right to reverse engineer solely for
-interoperability.
+### Permitted Purpose
 
-5. Third-Party Components
+A Permitted Purpose is any purpose other than a Competing Use. A Competing Use
+means making the Software available to others in a commercial product or
+service that:
 
-Third-Party Components are licensed by their respective owners under the
-terms identified in `THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md` and the
-`ThirdPartyNotices.txt` included with an Authorized Release. This license does
-not restrict rights granted directly by those third-party licenses.
+1. substitutes for the Software;
 
-6. Ownership and trademarks
+2. substitutes for any other product or service we offer using the Software
+   that exists as of the date we make the Software available; or
 
-The Software is licensed, not sold. The copyright holder retains all rights
-not expressly granted. This license grants no right to use the Computer MCP
-name, logos, the `@showxu` identity, or any other trademark except as needed
-to identify an unmodified Authorized Release.
+3. offers the same or substantially similar functionality as the Software.
 
-7. Termination
+Permitted Purposes specifically include using the Software:
 
-This license terminates automatically if you breach its terms. On
-termination, you must stop using the Software and delete all copies in your
-possession or control, except where retention is required by law.
+1. for your internal use and access;
 
-8. Disclaimer of warranty
+2. for non-commercial education;
 
-TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND
-WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
-MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
-NON-INFRINGEMENT.
+3. for non-commercial research; and
 
-9. Limitation of liability
+4. in connection with professional services that you provide to a licensee
+   using the Software in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
 
-TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER WILL NOT BE
-LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE
-DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS, ARISING FROM OR
-RELATED TO THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
+### Patents
 
-10. Separate agreement
+To the extent your use for a Permitted Purpose would necessarily infringe our
+patents, the license grant above includes a license under our patents. If you
+make a claim against any party that the Software infringes or contributes to
+the infringement of any patent, then your patent license to the Software ends
+immediately.
 
-A written agreement signed by the copyright holder may grant additional
-rights and will control to the extent it conflicts with this license.
+### Redistribution
+
+The Terms and Conditions apply to all copies, modifications and derivatives of
+the Software.
+
+If you redistribute any copies, modifications or derivatives of the Software,
+you must include a copy of or a link to these Terms and Conditions and not
+remove any copyright notices provided in or with the Software.
+
+### Disclaimer
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
+IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
+
+IN NO EVENT WILL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE
+SOFTWARE, INCLUDING INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
+EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY IN ADVANCE.
+
+### Trademarks
+
+Except for displaying the License Details and identifying us as the origin of
+the Software, you have no right under these Terms and Conditions to use our
+trademarks, trade names, service marks or product names.
+
+## Grant of Future License
+
+We hereby irrevocably grant you an additional license to use the Software under
+the Apache License, Version 2.0 that is effective on the second anniversary of
+the date we make the Software available. On or after that date, you may use the
+Software under the Apache License, Version 2.0, in which case the following
+will apply:
+
+Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use
+this file except in compliance with the License.
+
+You may obtain a copy of the License at
+
+http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+
+Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed
+under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR
+CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
+specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
@@ -63,6 +63,6 @@ architecture; the [contributor guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) covers validation.
 ## License
 
 Computer MCP-owned code and resources use the
-[Computer MCP Source-Visible License 1.0](LICENSE). Source visibility is not an
-open-source license. See [third-party notices](THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) for the
+[Functional Source License 1.1, Apache 2.0 Future License](LICENSE)
+(FSL-1.1-ALv2). See [third-party notices](THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) for the
 external vendor client's separate ownership and terms.