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AI Contribution Policy
We welcome AI-assisted contributions. This policy exists to ensure that all contributions remain the work of an accountable human contributor and that our community has the transparency it needs to collaborate effectively.
Every pull request (PR) must be submitted by a named individual who is responsible for the contribution. While we recognize that automation and AI can be part of a modern workflow, we do not accept fully automated or agentic submissions.
Every contributor must agree to the Developer Certificate of Origin (DCO) 1.1. This certifies that each contributor has the right to submit the code under the project's open-source license. This applies regardless of how the code was produced. It is the contributor's responsibility to ensure that any AI-assisted output is compatible with the project's license and that they hold or have cleared the rights to submit it.
To maintain transparency and trust within our community, contributors are required to disclose whether AI tools were used in preparing their contribution. If AI tools were used, the contributor additionally affirms that they have reviewed and understood the code, and can explain and defend their changes during the review process.
This policy was inspired by the CloudNativePG AI Policy and developed with the practical guidance and support of NumFOCUS in creating the initial draft.
This policy is effective as of May 2026.
Questions or suggestions? Join the discussion in our community channel.