SQLite Does Not Accept Agentic Code
Key point
SQLite has announced a clear policy that it will not accept code generated by AI agents via pull requests.
Details
SQLite added an AGENTS.md file to its codebase to clearly state guidelines for agent users.
The core policy is that agentic code (agent-generated code) will not be accepted as pull requests (PRs). A recent commit removed the existing phrase "currently," reinforcing this as a firm policy rather than a temporary one.
However, this does not completely block agent contributions.
- agentic bug report: Agent-generated bug reports that include reproducible test cases are allowed.
- Reimplementation principle: Fix directions or patches suggested by an agent may be welcomed for documentation purposes, but the actual code changes must be reimplemented directly by an SQLite developer.
With the recent surge in AI-generated bug reports of varying quality, SQLite has set up a separate SQLite Bug Forum to manage these efficiently. This separates the issue-reporting process from the actual developer code-fixing process.
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