Open Source
The foundations are common. The house is yours.
Patenting generic tools is like patenting the hammer and the saw. It doesn't make sense.
At Blackcube.io, all our development tools are open source, MIT or BSD licensed. No GPL. No hostages. Total freedom.
Our clients' business code? It belongs to them. It's their intellectual property.
What is open source (and why)
The reusable building blocks
Authentication modules, caching systems, API helpers, generic UI components, build tools...
Why open source?
- No specific business value
- Useful to everyone
- Save us time on every project
- Improved by the community
The technologies we master
PHP, Yii2, NestJS, TypeScript, Aurelia2, Redis, MariaDB...
Our contributions, modules, and extensions for these ecosystems are all open source.
What remains proprietary
Our clients' business code
The specific implementation of your business logic, your proprietary algorithms, your custom-tailored architecture: it's your property.
We never share the code developed for you without your explicit consent.
The distinction
Open source: The generic caching module
Client proprietary: Your caching logic tailored to your business workflow
Open source: The reusable authentication system
Client proprietary: Your specific permission system for your business roles
Open source: The standard UI components
Client proprietary: Your custom interface with your unique UX
Why MIT/BSD (and never GPL)
GPL says: "You can use my code, but you MUST remain open source."
MIT/BSD says: "Do whatever you want with it. Really."
Taking people hostage, even "for a good cause," is still taking them hostage.
Our tools are MIT/BSD. You can use them in your proprietary projects. No conditions. No constraints.
Our philosophy
Making a clear distinction between open-source tools and proprietary client code
Generic tools are commodities
A hammer is not a competitive advantage. What you build with it, is.
Our open-source modules are professional-grade hammers. Free. No restrictions.
The value is in the business implementation
What makes the difference for your business:
- Understanding your specific problem
- Architecting the solution adapted to your context
- Implementing your business logic coherently
- Maintaining and evolving it with your needs
That is what you pay for. And it belongs to you.
Stability > Hype
Our tools are built to last.
- No breaking changes every 6 months
- Mature and proven architecture
- Long-lasting technologies: PHP, Yii2, NestJS, TypeScript, Aurelia2
- Code that ages well
Strengths
🧩 Modular Architecture
Each tool is independent. Use only what you need.
🛡️ Guaranteed Stability
No compatibility breaks or planned obsolescence. Your code today will work tomorrow.
📖 Web Standards
Our front-end code respects standards. No reinventing JavaScript. Readable by any developer.
💰 Zero Vendor Lock-in
You don't depend on us. You depend on open and enduring technologies.
🔒 Your Code Belongs to You
The business code developed for you remains your property. No exceptions.
Blackcube.io Open Source Solutions
These solutions are designed for developers seeking flexible and customizable tools. By using technologies like PHP, Yii, NodeJS, nestJS, Redis, MariaDB, TypeScript, Aurelia, Webpack or Vite, we offer optimal performance and easy integration into your existing projects.