Also known as: Open source Software
Open-source software is software released under a licence that allows users to study, modify, and distribute its source code. It is often developed collaboratively and supports transparency, reuse, and independent scrutiny.
A type of computer software in which source code is released under an license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be developed in a collaborative public manner. Open-source software is a prominent example of open collaboration.