python script

[amclaire]

in what way can i use this to license my python script or .net thanks

[michelve]

@amclaire - check out this repo https://github.com/michelve/software-license-manager

1. API Integration for Licensing

Use the SLM Plus plugin’s API endpoints to validate and manage licenses from your Python or .NET applications.

SLM API Features:

License Creation: Generate licenses for your Python or .NET applications via the WooCommerce integration or manually through the admin dashboard.
License Validation: Use the API to validate licenses when the application starts.
License Activation: Tie the license to a device or domain during the activation process.
Deactivation: Allow users to deactivate a license if they want to move it to another device.
License Status Check: Check if the license is active, expired, or blocked.

2. Workflow for Python Scripts

Integrate the license check in your Python script using HTTP requests to the SLM API.

Example:

import requests

def validate_license(license_key, device_id):
    api_url = "https://your-website.com/wp-json/slm/v1/validate-license"
    payload = {
        "license_key": license_key,
        "device_id": device_id
    }
    response = requests.post(api_url, json=payload)
    
    if response.status_code == 200:
        data = response.json()
        if data.get("status") == "success":
            print("License is valid!")
            return True
        else:
            print(f"License validation failed: {data.get('message')}")
    else:
        print("Failed to connect to the licensing server.")
    return False

Example Usage

license_key = "YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
device_id = "YOUR_DEVICE_ID"
validate_license(license_key, device_id)

3. Workflow for .NET Applications

For .NET, use HttpClient to interact with the SLM API for licensing.

Example:

using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        string apiUrl = "https://your-website.com/wp-json/slm/v1/validate-license";
        string licenseKey = "YOUR_LICENSE_KEY";
        string deviceId = "YOUR_DEVICE_ID";

        var client = new HttpClient();
        var payload = new
        {
            license_key = licenseKey,
            device_id = deviceId
        };

        var jsonPayload = new StringContent(
            System.Text.Json.JsonSerializer.Serialize(payload), 
            Encoding.UTF8, 
            "application/json");

        HttpResponseMessage response = await client.PostAsync(apiUrl, jsonPayload);

        if (response.IsSuccessStatusCode)
        {
            string responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
            Console.WriteLine("License Validated: " + responseBody);
        }
        else
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"License Validation Failed: {response.StatusCode}");
        }
    }
}

4. License Management

Create Licenses: Generate licenses via the WooCommerce checkout flow or admin dashboard in your SLM Plus plugin.

Bind Licenses: Associate the licenses with the device or user by storing identifiers (e.g., device_id, user_email) during license activation.

Enforce Restrictions: Use the max_allowed_domains or max_allowed_devices to enforce limits.

5. Benefits of SLM Plus for Licensing

Centralized Management: Manage all your licenses in WordPress, and monitor activation and usage from the admin dashboard.

Scalable: Use WooCommerce to sell licenses and automatically integrate with your licensing system.

Secure: Use API keys, activation domains, and device IDs to prevent unauthorized use.

Extendable: Customize SLM API endpoints to include additional functionality if needed.

6. Advanced Features

Offline Licensing: Generate an offline license file that can be verified locally by your Python or .NET application.
Device/Domain Locking: Prevent licenses from being used on unauthorized devices.
Automatic Updates: Integrate the license validation system with your software update logic to ensure only valid users can download updates.

Let me know if you'd like examples or detailed steps for any specific functionality!