Earn a Pro License
If Serial Studio is useful to you but buying a Pro license isn't an option, you can earn one by making meaningful contributions. It keeps the tool improving while giving you full access in return.
Ways to contribute
Spread the word
- Write a post or tutorial about Serial Studio on a developer forum (Reddit, CSDN, Hackaday, and so on).
- Create a demo video on YouTube, Bilibili, or similar.
- Share on social media or community channels and send proof of reach (engagement metrics, screenshots).
Extend hardware support
- Send binary logs or protocol data for unsupported devices.
- Donate development hardware (boards, analyzers, adapters).
Improve the tool
- Translate the UI or documentation.
- Write or improve documentation, help pages, or code comments.
- Submit pull requests for bug fixes, new features, or platform support.
What you get
Depending on your contribution, you'll get a Pro license key:
| Contribution type | License duration |
|---|---|
| Forum post, tutorial, or video | 6 months |
| Hardware donation | 12 months |
| Protocol log or sample data | 3-6 months |
| Translation or documentation | 6-12 months |
| Code contribution (merged PR) | 6-12 months |
Contributions have to be original, useful, and verifiable.
How to submit
- Open a GitHub Discussion with the
value-for-licensetag.- Title:
Request: Pro License via [Your Contribution Type]. - Include a description of what you did (links, files, screenshots).
- Give the email address where the license key should go.
- Title:
- Wait for review. The maintainer usually responds within a few days.
- If approved, your license key is issued directly.
Getting started with code contributions
- Fork the repository on GitHub.
- Read the project guidelines and code style docs.
- Pick an open issue or propose a new feature.
- Submit your pull request.
- Once it's merged, request your Pro license via GitHub Discussions.
Why this program exists
Serial Studio is built and maintained by a single developer. Contributions of any kind (visibility, hardware, translations, or code) directly support the project's long-term sustainability. If you can't pay, contribute. Help spread the word.
If you already have an audience and would rather monetize referrals, see Become an Affiliate.
See also
- License Agreement: dual-license details.
- Support Serial Studio: other ways to help.
- Become an Affiliate: earn commission by referring customers.
- Buy Serial Studio Pro: purchase a Pro license.
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