Skip, a cross-platform mobile development tool that enables building iOS and Android apps from a single Swift/SwiftUI codebase, has removed all licensing requirements and open-sourced its core engine (skipstone). Previously requiring paid subscriptions for businesses, Skip 1.7 eliminates license keys and evaluation periods entirely. The skipstone engine, which handles transpilation, project management, and build processes, is now available on GitHub under an open-source license. The team is transitioning to a sponsorship model through GitHub Sponsors and corporate sponsorship tiers to sustain development while maintaining independence from venture capital and big tech control.
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