Linux Kernel Guidelines for AI Coding Assistants and Development Contributions
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Summary
This document from the Linux kernel source tree provides official guidance for developers using AI coding assistants when contributing to the Linux kernel. It outlines that AI tools must follow the standard kernel development process including coding style, patch submission, and licensing requirements. The document emphasizes that all contributions must comply with GPL-2.0-only licensing and use appropriate SPDX license identifiers.
Key quotes
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All contributions must comply with the kernel's licensing requirements
All code must be compatible with GPL-2.0-only
Use appropriate SPDX license identifiers
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