iFreeSftp is released as open source under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license
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This application is released as open source under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. The official build additionally bundles value-added components that are also distributed separately; the community build is based entirely on the open source code. Both builds are identical in end-user functionality — the value-added components in the official build do not change, lock, or restrict any open source feature.
The following components are distributed under their original licenses. We thank their authors.
| Component | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SSH.NET | SSH / SFTP protocol implementation | github.com/sshnet/SSH.NET |
| AvalonEdit | Built-in text editor (syntax highlighting) | github.com/icsharpcode/AvalonEdit |
| BouncyCastle.Cryptography | Cryptography foundation (ECDsa signature verification, etc.) | github.com/bcgit/bc-csharp |
| Vanara PInvoke | Windows native capabilities (system icons, etc.) | github.com/dahall/Vanara |
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