SQLite Does Not Accept Agentic Code
SQLite has introduced an AGENTS.md file to clarify its stance on agentic code. The project does not accept pull requests without prior agreement and emphasizes that it will only review well-written proposals as proof-of-concept. Additionally, a new SQLite Bug Forum has been created to manage the influx of AI-generated bug reports.
- ▪SQLite has added an AGENTS.md file to guide users regarding agentic code.
- ▪The project does not accept pull requests without prior agreement and legal paperwork.
- ▪SQLite will review concise and well-written pull requests as proof-of-concept.
- ▪A new SQLite Bug Forum has been established to handle AI-generated bug reports.
- ▪D. Richard Hipp is actively resolving issues on the forum with numerous commits.
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sqlite AGENTS.md (via) SQLite gained an AGENTS.md file five days ago - but it's not intended for their own development, it's presumably aimed at people who are pointing agents at the SQLite codebase. It includes: SQLite does not accept pull requests without prior agreement and/or accompanying legal paperwork that places the pull request in the public domain. However, the human SQLite developers will review a concise and well-written pull request as a proof-of-concept prior to reimplementing the changes themselves. SQLite does not accept agentic code. However the project will accept agentic bug reports that include a reproducible test case. Patches or pull requests demonstrating a possible fix, for documentation purposes, are welcomed.
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