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Are you going to release the source? As the github only has a Readme currently?

Thanks purple-leafy, I do share some similar concerns. There was only a recent case where a popular open source project was cloned and turned into a startup.

I am offering the Android app and extension for free. I'll be open sourcing the extension soon. I am hesitant to open source the Android app until I also get the iOS version out.

You people have issues reading? I just asked if you are going to as you have a repository. If you do not that's fine. jeeze.

sorry if my answer came off the wrong way, I just meant, yes I'll be releasing the source code for the VS Code extension.

I open sourced the extension code.

Why should they?

Because this has deep integration with potentially sensitive data?

Then don’t use it lol, they are under no obligation to share their code for someone else to steal

bad take. there is no point in posting it if we don't know if its safe to use. The world doesn't work on the "Trust me bro principle."

Okay fair enough. But as a developer it grinds my gears when I work hard on something and like a moth to flame I get asked to open source it (so others can copy my hard work)

It was a question. And the read me has a contributing section, so it's pretty logical to assume so. It is also incredibly niche as author says themselves; usually that means the more the better.

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