Bambu Lab's AGPL Problem Just Got Worse
May 18, 2026·157K views·10K likes·1K comments
In this video, I provide an update in the ongoing dispute between Bambu Lab and the AGPL regarding their 3D printing software. Bambu Lab's slicing software, a fork of PrusaSlicer, operates under an open source licensing framework. I discuss why the AGPL may send a cease and desist, impacting users of Bambu Lab and Orca Slicer.
Sources and further reading:
Paweł Jarczak, AGPL analysis (bambu_agpl.md) — https://github.com/jarczakpawel/OrcaSlicer-bambulab/blob/main/bambu_agpl.md
Software Freedom Conservancy, "Dealing with Incomplete Copyleft Source That Doesn't Correspond" (May 17, 2026) — https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2026/may/17/incomplete-corresponding-source-code-copyleft-agpl/
The first video — https://youtu.be/0tdZ5Z7nRDY
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Disclaimer: This video is general legal commentary, not legal advice. I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. The contact between the developer and the Software Freedom Conservancy described here is based on the developer's public account; the Conservancy has not, as of recording, publicly named Bambu Lab.
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