Guide
Licensing your GitHub data to AI labs
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Draft under editorial review.
Short answer
Often, yes. Years of GitHub commits, pull requests, code reviews and issues show how software gets written, reviewed and fixed, which is what AI labs and data buyers want. You keep ownership, personal details are removed, and nothing leaves your company until you approve it. Rights are checked deal by deal.
How it works at a glance
- 01
Supply
- 02
Rights
- 03
Preparation
- 04
Approval
- 05
Delivery
What's in your GitHub account#
As a code hosting, GitHub typically holds commits, pull requests, code reviews and issues. The most useful part is usually the history: what happened, what people did and how it turned out.
What buyers look for#
- Several years of history, not a few months
- Complete records from start to finish
- Consistent categories, statuses or outcomes
- Real work, not test or demo data
Rights to check first#
- Your GitHub plan and terms of service
- Customer and partner contracts that limit reuse
- Privacy notices and any recording consent
- Material owned by clients or third parties
How export works#
Most code hosting tools offer a built-in export, an API, or both. Plan limits and rate limits vary. Our step-by-step GitHub export guide walks through it; once you qualify, we confirm the exact steps for your plan, and large sets can stay in your own storage until handover.
What gets removed#
- Names, emails, phone numbers and addresses
- Account, order and customer IDs
- Passwords, keys and credentials
- Anything confidential you choose to exclude
Is your GitHub data a fit?#
| Signal | Stronger fit | Weaker fit |
|---|---|---|
| History | Several years | Under a year |
| Volume | Tens of thousands of records | A few hundred |
| Rights | Clear ownership | Heavy contract limits |
| Export | Built-in or API | Locked or manual only |
Check your fit
Q1 / 05 · COMPANY SIZE
How many full-time employees at your peak?
Examples
Illustrative
A mid-size company on GitHub
Illustrative: a 120-person company with six years of GitHub commits completes a fit check, clears a contract review, and approves a package with personal details removed before any data moves.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to give SourceX access to GitHub?
No. You export, or we guide you through it. You stay in control of access.
Is customer information shared?
No. Personal details are removed and you approve exactly what is released.
How much is it worth?
It depends on buyer demand, volume, history and rights. We don't publish price lists; value is set once a buyer engages.
Related
General information, not legal advice. Editorial policy.
See if your company qualifies
A short company assessment. No data uploads are needed.