A searchable catalogue tracks open-source projects that prohibit AI-generated or AI-assisted contributions, listing 22 projects across programming languages, operating systems, tooling, and other categories. Each entry gives the repository, a short description, the policy’s stated scope, star count, and the date it was last verified; the catalogue was refreshed on November 11, 2026. Visitors can browse categories or suggest a project by submitting its GitHub repository link, which opens a prefilled issue and triggers an automated policy check.
The rules vary in breadth. Some specifically reject LLM-generated patches, while others bar AI use in documentation, tests, bug reports, issue and pull-request text, artwork, translations, or even the review and analysis of code. Meilisearch, for example, excludes AI-generated material across code and project communications; stb forbids AI involvement in any form, including reviewing submissions; and MonoGame bars generated content across code, documentation, fixes, and art. Other projects reject work substantially produced by AI, prohibit contributions from automated agents, or say suspected AI-generated submissions will be declined. The directory therefore captures differing community boundaries, not a single standard: contributors need to check each project’s precise policy and covered contribution types before submitting work.
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Borland C++ 2.0’s source code has been reconstructed from its original binaries, with the recreated compiler producing byte-identical output. The source could help preserve and study DOS-era software and early C++ development. (hackaday.com)
An AI-assisted workflow transformed ripgrep’s two-file documentation into a structured MkDocs site with dedicated pages, visual aids, and clearer learning paths. Automated page discovery and Mermaid diagram checks helped expand the documentation while catching unnecessary complexity. (entropicdrift.com)
OpenOrange runs Cloudflare Workers on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Rivet Cloud, or self-hosted infrastructure while preserving the familiar developer experience. It claims lower compute and storage costs, with deployment options ranging from fully managed service to open-source self-hosting. (openorange.dev)
ggml 1.0.0 removes deprecated public APIs and legacy DIAG_MASK operations, while adding configurable YaRN truncation and FP8 support. It also improves backend performance with quantized matrix multiplication, fused MoE operations, and new attention and scheduling paths. (github.com)
GigChain Keys is a free, open-source live performance tool for keyboard players, positioned as an alternative to MainStage. It supports VST3 instruments, setlists, chord charts, song timelines, live controls, and practice warm-ups on Windows, macOS, and Linux. (github.com)
A proposed terminal protocol adds thin borders to cell edges, letting panels, fields, and buttons gain outlines without sacrificing rows or columns. A Ghostty patch and Ratatui demos show the approach, and its creator is seeking feedback from terminal and TUI developers. (joshka.net)
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