Licensing

dxflow uses a permission-based licensing system to control access to various features and capabilities. Licenses are cryptographically signed to ensure authenticity.

Default License (General)

dxflow includes a General License that provides:

• Valid until: January 1, 2030
• Full access to all core features
• No registration required
• Perfect for evaluation, development, and general use

License Permissions

Licenses control access to the following modules:

Getting Your Identity

Before creating a license, you need your machine's unique identity:

dxflow engine info

Output example:

Identity:    cc2bcf4a9fc3fa056189533df3ee3af6
Directory:   /home/user/.dxflow
Profile:     default

License Commands

View Current License

Check your active license details:

dxflow license info

Create a New License

The easiest way to create a license:

dxflow license create

This command:

1. Opens your browser to the license portal
2. Pre-fills your Identity and name
3. Guides you through authentication
4. Generates your license file

Activate a License

After downloading your license:

dxflow license activate <IDENTITY>

Creating a Custom License

dxflow license create

dxflow license activate <IDENTITY>

License Format

dxflow licenses are JSON files with the following structure:

{
  "identity": "your-machine-identity",
  "name": "License Name",
  "owner": "Anonymous",
  "starts": "Mon, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT",
  "expires": "Mon, 01 Jan 2030 00:00:00 GMT",
  "permission": {
    "shell": {},
    "object": {},
    "platform": {},
    "workflow": {},
    "bridge": {
      "count": 1,
      "traffic": 10240000
    }
  },
  "signature": "cryptographic-signature",
  "issued": "Mon, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT"
}

Using dxflow Without a License

The General License is perfect for:

• Trying out dxflow
• Development and testing
• Personal projects
• Small-scale deployments

You only need a custom license if you want to:

• Track usage with a personalized identity
• Prepare for post-2030 usage
• Meet organizational compliance requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't have a license?

dxflow uses the built-in General license by default, providing full access to core features until 2030.

How are licenses verified?

Licenses use RSA cryptographic signatures to ensure they haven't been tampered with. Verification happens automatically on activation.

How do I get a license?

Simply run dxflow license create. Your browser will open with your Identity pre-filled. After authenticating with Google or Stripe, you can download and activate your license.

I don't have a Google account. Can I still create a license?

Yes! Choose the Stripe authentication option. It works with any payment card and is just as easy. Your card is only used for identity verification - no charges will be made.

Why is authentication required?

Authentication prevents abuse and ensures each license is tied to a verified identity. Both Google and Stripe are used solely for identity verification - no payment or personal data is collected beyond what's needed for verification.

Need more capabilities?

If you need additional capabilities or custom license configurations, contact diphyx@gmail.com for assistance.

What if my license expires?

When your license expires, simply run:

dxflow license create

This will open your browser with your details pre-filled. After authenticating and creating a new license, activate it with:

dxflow license activate <IDENTITY>

Troubleshooting