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Is GNU Affero GPL v3.0 compatible with Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal?

No

You cannot include GNU Affero GPL v3.0 code in a Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal-licensed project and ship the result under Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal. GNU Affero GPL v3.0 requires the combined work to be distributed under GNU Affero GPL v3.0 (or compatible). If your project is meant to stay Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal-only, do not include GNU Affero GPL v3.0 code in it.

About these licenses

LicenseFamilyPatent grant
GNU Affero GPL v3.0 (AGPL-3.0) network-copyleft Yes
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal (CC0-1.0) permissive No (implicit at most)

GNU Affero GPL v3.0: GPLv3 plus § 13: providing software over a network triggers the source-disclosure obligation.

Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal: Public-domain dedication; primarily for content but seen on some code.

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