From abf36ddd5f23be91711da62508b99a2226f77efd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tak Hoffman <781889+Takhoffman@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:24:48 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] doc: Remove agent submission policy --- .agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md | 72 ---------------------- AGENTS.md | 1 - 2 files changed, 73 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 .agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md diff --git a/.agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md b/.agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md deleted file mode 100644 index e2ef6c68d6..0000000000 --- a/.agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,72 +0,0 @@ -# Agent Submission Control Policy (Mandatory) - -**Applicability:** This policy applies to all accounts that are not project maintainers or recognized contributors, including autonomous agents and bot-operated accounts. - -### 1) Open Item Quota (MUST) - -Non-maintainer/non-contributor accounts **MUST NOT** have more than **10** combined open repository items at any time: - -`open_items = open_pull_requests + open_issues` - -If `open_items >= 10`, the account **MUST NOT** open any new PR or Issue until count is reduced below 10. - -### 2) Pre-Submission De-duplication (MUST) - -Before opening a PR or Issue, the submitting account **MUST** search existing repository history for duplicates, including: - -- open PRs and Issues, -- closed PRs and Issues, -- recently merged fixes touching similar files, symptoms, or root cause. - -### 3) Duplicate Handling (MUST NOT / MUST) - -If a likely duplicate exists, the account: - -- **MUST NOT** open a new PR or Issue, -- **MUST** add a 👍 reaction to the existing relevant thread, -- **MAY** add a concise comment only if it contributes materially new evidence. - -Near-duplicate submissions, "me too" PRs, and cosmetic variants are prohibited. - -### 4) Anti-Spam Constraint (MUST NOT) - -Accounts **MUST NOT** engage in high-volume speculative submissions, shotgun patching, or minor-variation flooding intended to maximize output over quality. - -### 5) Enforcement and Penalties - -Violation of any requirement in this policy is enforceable at maintainer discretion, including immediate closure without review. - -Bots/agents that: - -- repeatedly submit duplicates, or -- exceed the quota, or -- evade this policy through account rotation or minor-variation reposting - -are subject to **permanent ban**. - -### 6) Maintainer Override - -Maintainers may apply stricter limits, temporary freezes, labeling controls, or participation restrictions at any time to protect review capacity and repository health. - -### 7) Mandatory Agent Signoff (MUST) - -All bot/agent-created PRs, Issues, and comments **MUST** end with: - -`Agent-Signoff: ` - -Rules: - -- **MUST** be plain text in the visible body. -- **MUST** be present exactly once. -- **MUST NOT** impersonate a human. -- Missing/invalid signoff = policy violation. - -Enforcement: - -- Non-compliant submissions may be closed/removed immediately. -- Repeated violations by a bot/agent are grounds for **permanent ban**. - -Style note (optional): - -- Agent-authored submissions are encouraged to use a playful lobster-themed voice when helpful. -- Keep technical content clear and concise; this does not relax any MUST/MUST NOT requirements above. diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md index c6078d35a7..8a48c04024 100644 --- a/AGENTS.md +++ b/AGENTS.md @@ -102,7 +102,6 @@ - Group related changes; avoid bundling unrelated refactors. - PR submission template (canonical): `.github/pull_request_template.md` - Issue submission templates (canonical): `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/` -- **MUST READ BEFORE SUBMITTING PR OR ISSUE:** [Agent Submission Control Policy](.agents/AGENT_SUBMISSION_CONTROL_POLICY.md) ## Shorthand Commands