MicroZig to Adopt Strict No LLM / No AI Policy

MicroZig’s code of conduct sets rules for focused technical work across the Zig Embedded Group’s GitHub organization and Discord. Starting October 28, 2026, it prohibits all use of large language models and AI: contributors may not submit AI-generated code or prose, paraphrase AI output, use AI to edit or translate, brainstorm ideas for later sharing, or find bugs. Even using a chatbot for advice on an issue comment is disallowed, as is discussing chatbot or LLM services. English is encouraged but not required; contributors may write in their native language, leaving readers free to use their own translation tools.

The broader rules call for respectful, inclusive, constructive participation and reject harassment, personal attacks, off-topic antagonism, disclosure of private information, exclusionary behavior, and actions that harm MicroZig or other open-source projects. Discussions of the conduct rules and public accusations of violations are also barred from GitHub and Discord; concerns can be raised directly with the named maintainers or in other community spaces. Reports go to Matthew Knight or Felix Queißner, and the maintainers say they will swiftly remove antagonistic or destructive participants. Enforcement also covers private harassment outside the project’s platforms: someone who harasses another participant can be blocked from the community even if the behavior occurred elsewhere.