License guide
Can I Use GPL Code Commercially?
Commercial use is possible, but distribution can trigger source-sharing obligations.
Short answer
GPL code is not simply “free for closed-source products.” If you distribute a product that incorporates GPL code, you may need to provide corresponding source under GPL-compatible terms.
Where teams get surprised
The risk usually appears when a GPL library becomes part of a distributed application, desktop app, appliance image, or customer-delivered bundle.
Practical release check
If a dependency is GPL or AGPL, stop and review the architecture. Prefer a permissive alternative unless open-sourcing the combined work is acceptable.
Check a package
Use the static checker for a quick first-pass verdict, then verify against the official license before release.