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--- contribute:dev:start [2024/02/23 08:48] – Matrix channels now are the default for communication over IRC alexxcons
+++ contribute:dev:start [2026/08/12 04:37] (current) – Add initial AI/LLM policy statement kevinbowen
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   * **[[#Introduction|Introduction]]**
   * **[[#Communication with the Xfce development team|Communication with the Xfce development team]]**
+  * **[[#AI/LLM Assisted Contribution Policy|AI/LLM Assisted Contribution Policy]]**
   * **[[#Developer's Tools|Developer's Tools]]**
   * **[[#Debugging|Debugging]]**
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 ===== Introduction =====
-For a more in-depth look into how to contribute to Xfce, as a developer, it is recommended to read [[https://andreldm.com/2018/12/03/xfce-contributor-guide.html|The Ultimate Contributor's Guide to Xfce]] for more information.
+For new developers, it is recommended to read the [[https://andreldm.com/2018/12/03/xfce-contributor-guide.html|Ultimate Contributor's Guide to Xfce]] in order to get an impression on how to contribute to Xfce.
   * To request a contributor account, please [[:contribute:dev:get-a-contributor-account|see the docs]] for more information.
-  * Before getting involved with development, it may help to check [[https://wiki.xfce.org/releng/4.16/roadmap|the current roadmap]] to get an overview of our current progress.
+  * Before getting involved with development, it may help to check [[https://wiki.xfce.org/#developer_roadmaps_schedules|the current roadmap]] to get an overview of our current progress.
   * A guide to using Git with Xfce can be found [[:contribute:dev:git:start|here]].
   * For more information on making a release, see [[:contribute:dev:make-a-release|Making a Release]].
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    * For any translation stuff, join the [[https://mail.xfce.org/mailman/listinfo/xfce-i18n|Xfce-i18n mailing list]].
    * For anything code related, join our [[https://matrix.to/#/#xfce-dev:matrix.org|Matrix channel #xfce-dev]] or write to the [[https://mail.xfce.org/mailman/listinfo/xfce4-dev|Xfce-dev mailing list]].
+   * The [[https://matrix.to/#/#xfce-space:matrix.org|Xfce Matrix space]] gives an overview on all available Xfce related Matrix channels. (not yet supported by all matrix clients)
    * The former communication channels on <nowiki>IRC</nowiki>, [[irc://irc.libera.chat/#xfce|#xfce]] and [[irc://irc.libera.chat/#xfce-dev|#xfce-dev]] on Libera can still be accessed, though they are not officially supported anymore.
 All Xfce developers have a real life and live across multiple time zones. If you don't get an answer straight away, be patient and stay online!
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+===== AI/LLM Assisted Contribution Policy =====
+   * Contributions containing material generated with the assistance of an AI/LLM (e.g., large language models, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) are permitted only if such use is explicitly disclosed in **every** merge request and issue report.
+The purpose of this disclosure is to assist maintainers during code review. Maintainers are exempt from this requirement, but may disclose AI/LLM usage voluntarily.
+   * Contributors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, legality, and quality of their submissions.
+   * Contributors are **required** to accept the [[https://gitlab.xfce.org/-/users/terms|terms of this policy]] prior to joining [[https://gitlab.xfce.org|Xfce GitLab ]].
+   * Low-quality or inappropriate AI-generated content may be rejected, and repeated violations may result in account suspension or ban.
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