# Do you offer an on-premise option? ##### Post Metadata - Net upvotes: 1

# What is a contributing developer? ##### Post Metadata - Net upvotes: 1

# If you don't scan my code, how do you know you've identified all open source libraries? WhiteSource developed a proprietary technology that allows our service to identify open source components without directly reading your code. Our plugin integrates with your build tools/servers, identifies your open source components and only sends a file signature to WhiteSource's database. ##### Post Metadata - Net upvotes: 1

# What is WhiteSource? WhiteSource is an automated SaaS solution for open source management that replaces labor intensive risk-prone manual processes or code scanning. WhiteSource integrates into your build process to become part of your continuous integration environment without ever scanning your code. It automatically detects new open source components and their licenses down to the last dependency. With WhiteSource, any size company can easily and affordably manage open source license compliance, security and quality issues. ##### Post Metadata - Net upvotes: 1