open-source interface

[ˈoʊpən ˈsɔrs ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: open-source interfaces
interface de código aberto
1. A user interface or API whose source code is publicly available and can be freely used, modified, and distributed under an open-source license
The software uses an open-source interface that allows developers to integrate it with other applications.
O software utiliza uma interface de código aberto que permite aos desenvolvedores integrá-lo com outras aplicações.
2. A graphical or programmatic interface built on open-source principles, enabling transparency and community collaboration
We switched to an open-source interface to improve transparency and reduce vendor lock-in.
Mudamos para uma interface de código aberto para melhorar a transparência e reduzir o aprisionamento do fornecedor.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'open-source interface' is primarily a technical term used in software development communities. Brazil has a strong open-source culture, particularly in government and academic sectors. In the USA, it's especially prevalent in Silicon Valley and tech startup culture. The term reflects values of transparency, collaboration, and shared knowledge common to tech industries in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
free and open-source interfaceFOSS interfacepublic APItransparent interface
Antonyms / Antônimos
proprietary interfaceclosed-source interfacecommercial interfaceclosed API

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interface de código aberto
Standard term used in Brazilian tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
interface open-source
Often used with English term in tech hubs
São Paulo
interface de fonte aberta
Alternative translation sometimes used in formal documentation
Portugal
interface de código aberto
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; tech terminology is largely standardized

Related Words

open-source softwareAPIsource codelicenseGitHubrepositorycommunity development

Related Idioms & Phrases

open-source community
community-driven development
transparent collaboration
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →