Add CLA workflow

[glenn-jocher]

Summary

• add the canonical public CLA workflow with the standard Ultralytics license header
• use ultralytics/actions/cla@main so repositories inherit shared fixes automatically
• route actionable events at the job boundary and grant only actions: write and pull-requests: write
• keep the ledger PAT isolated to the CLA step and central ultralytics/cla repository

Deleted: nothing. No CLA workflow or repository-local equivalent existed; organization-wide CLA enforcement cannot be achieved by deletion or relocation in this repository.

Reused: the canonical ultralytics/actions/.github/workflows/cla.yml structure and shared ultralytics/actions/cla@main implementation.

Validation

• byte-for-byte comparison with the reviewed ultralytics/actions/.github/workflows/cla.yml template
• actionlint .github/workflows/cla.yml
• npx prettier --write .github/workflows/cla.yml
• license-header, shared-main-action, and token-input scan
• git diff --check

🛠️ PR Summary

_{Made with ❤️ by Ultralytics Actions}

🌟 Summary

Adds automated Contributor License Agreement (CLA) checks to the repository’s pull request workflow. ✅

📊 Key Changes

• Adds a new GitHub Actions workflow at .github/workflows/cla.yml.
• Automatically checks CLA status when pull requests are opened, reopened, or updated.
• Allows contributors to trigger a recheck by commenting recheck or confirming CLA acceptance.
• Uses the shared ultralytics/actions/cla@main action to manage CLA verification.
• Configures the required permissions and concurrency controls for reliable checks.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Helps ensure contributors agree to the Ultralytics CLA before their changes are merged. 📝
• Automates a previously manual compliance step, reducing maintainer workload.
• Provides clearer, more consistent pull request validation for contributors.
• Does not change MATLAB functionality or model behavior; its impact is limited to repository contribution and merge processes. 🔐

[UltralyticsAssistant]

👋 Hello @glenn-jocher, thank you for submitting a ultralytics/functions-matlab 🚀 PR! This automated check helps manage CLA compliance, and an Ultralytics engineer will assist if anything needs attention. Please review the following checklist:

• ✅ Define a Purpose: Clearly explain the purpose of your fix or feature in your PR description, and link to any relevant issues. Ensure your commit messages are clear, concise, and adhere to the project's conventions.
• ✅ Synchronize with Source: Confirm your PR is synchronized with the ultralytics/functions-matlab main branch. If it's behind, update it by clicking the 'Update branch' button or by running git pull and git merge main locally.
• ✅ Ensure CI Checks Pass: Verify all Ultralytics Continuous Integration (CI) checks are passing. If any checks fail, please address the issues.
• ✅ Update Documentation: Update the relevant documentation for any new or modified features.
• ✅ Add Tests: If applicable, include or update tests to cover your changes, and confirm that all tests are passing.
• ✅ Sign the CLA: Please ensure you have signed our Contributor License Agreement if this is your first Ultralytics PR by writing "I have read the CLA Document and I sign the CLA" in a new message.
• ✅ Minimize Changes: Limit your changes to the minimum necessary for your bug fix or feature addition. "It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential. The closer to the source, the less wastage there is." — Bruce Lee

For more guidance, please refer to our Contributing Guide. Don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have any questions. Thank you for contributing to Ultralytics! 🚀

[UltralyticsAssistant]

🎉 Thank you, @glenn-jocher, for this valuable contribution to the merged PR!

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent van Gogh

By adding automated CLA checks to the pull request workflow, this PR strengthens contribution processes, reduces manual maintenance, and helps keep collaboration clear and consistent for everyone. Your work makes the project easier to contribute to and supports the community behind it. 🙌