# Development

<p class="callout info">This software is released under the [AGPL 3.0 license](https://opensource.org/license/agpl-3-0).</p>

The software is an open-source implementation of the BitWarden API, making it compatible with all BitWarden official apps. An active [VaultWarden developers is an employee of BitWarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden#disclaimer) and contributes in their free time. BitWarden is itself [open-source](https://bitwarden.com/open-source/) and involved in the community.

You can learn more about how to contribute to VaultWarden through their [documentation](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden?tab=readme-ov-file#get-in-touch).

The lead developer also accepts [sponsorships](https://github.com/dani-garcia).