Type of site | Forge |
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Available in | English |
Owner | Canonical Ltd. |
Created by | Canonical Ltd. |
URL | launchpad |
Commercial | Yes |
Registration | Optional |
Launched | January 2004 |
Current status | Active |
Content license | GNU Affero General Public License |
Developer(s) | Francis J. Lacoste and 52 others[1] |
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Initial release | 15 June 2005 |
Repository | |
Written in | Python |
Available in | English |
Type | Project Management |
License | GNU Affero General Public License |
Website | launchpad |
Launchpad is a web application and website that allows users to develop and maintain software, particularly open-source software. It is developed and maintained by Canonical Ltd.
On 21 July 2009, the source code was released publicly under the GNU Affero General Public License.[2] As of June 2018[update], the Launchpad repository hosts more than 40,000 projects. The domain launchpad.net attracted 1 million visitors by August 2009 according to a Compete.com survey.[3]