Reddit rules index · AI and bot rules · developer tools and open source · read 2026-09-26
Which subreddits ban AI-generated posts? developer tools and open source
We read the rules of 68 communities for developer tools and open source. 29 have a rule that removes some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. 1 more remove bots or automated accounts, 2 allow AI-assisted content only when it's labeled, and 3 more have a rule that names AI or bots. Each community's page quotes the rule and the date we read it.
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By topic: All · SaaS and startups (5 of 35) · AI tools (11 of 35) · games and game developers (18 of 65) · musicians (29 of 52) · writers and authors (11 of 23) · artists and designers (21 of 37) · marketers (13 of 41) · small businesses (8 of 29) · YouTubers and creators (6 of 42)
Remove AI-generated content (29)
A rule removes some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media: some remove everything made with AI, others only AI art or answers nobody checked. Write it yourself there, or pick another community.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/ProgrammerHumor“No AI generated content” | 4,760,982 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/learnprogramming“No AI (chatGPT etc.) generated/worked over messages/comments.” | 4,415,251 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/webdev“This includes title-only posts, easily searchable questions, vague/open-ended discussion prompts, LLM generated posts or comments, and posts/comments that do not provide enough context for meaningful replies or discussion.” | 3,313,502 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/learnpython“No replies copy / pasted from ChatGPT or similar.” | 1,056,772 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/computerscience“Language model ("AI") generated posts are not permitted.” | 522,377 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/devops“For example (but is not limited to) AI content, prompt dumps, and stealth marketing.” | 515,130 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/csMajors“Content generated from AI LLMs is not allowed.” | 462,660 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/rust“Submissions appearing to contain AI-generated content may be removed at moderator discretion.” | 423,943 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/java“No AI” | 407,624 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/ChatGPTCoding“No AI Slop” | 402,357 | 2026-09-24 |
| r/archlinux“AI generated content is not allowed.” | 400,385 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/opensource“All AI-generated content is low-effort and ban worthy.” | 384,892 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/golang“No GPT or other AI-generated content is allowed as posts, post targets, or comments.” | 378,600 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/cpp“NO AI CONTENT” | 365,440 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/vibecoding“It's ok to use AI to help shape your thoughts, but fully generated AI slop isn't allowed.” | 364,796 | 2026-09-24 |
| r/Frontend“ChatGPT comment/post” | 351,413 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/csharp“No low-effort, poor quality, or largely AI-generated submissions” | 328,887 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/androiddev“Content indicative of LLM output, including excessive flourish, gushing or emojis, will be removed.” | 294,349 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/dotnet“Posts must have some semblance of quality and not be AI generated.” | 244,754 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/AskProgramming“No AI generated content” | 234,976 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/kubernetes“Don't post obviously AI-generated articles or comments.” | 212,879 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/PHP“You are allowed to share AI-generated or AI-aided content on this sub, but only if it's actually valuable to the community.” | 203,487 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/typescript“ChatGPT comment/post” | 186,101 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/FlutterDev“No AI Generated Articles” | 183,205 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/commandline“Post text or titles generated with AI are strictly prohibited.” | 132,182 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/laravel“Spam, low effort, or obvious AI generated content will be removed based on community reports, votes, and comments.” | 110,868 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/CodingHelp“Questions about Chat-GPT or similar AI, aswell as questions on fixing code created by Chat-GPT or similar AI are prohibited as long as there isn't a reasonable self-effort.” | 108,417 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/flask“No AI Slop” | 93,498 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/webdevelopment“No AI-generated content” | 83,687 | 2026-09-26 |
Remove bots or automated accounts (1)
A rule removes posts or comments from bots or automated accounts. Post and reply yourself.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/docker“Unauthorized bot posts are prohibited.” | 322,284 | 2026-09-26 |
AI content allowed when labeled (2)
Label it exactly as the rule says: a flair, a tag in the title or a line in the post.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/programminghumor“No AI-generated posts or comments unless declared” | 128,663 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/rails“Content that has been generated with the help of GenAI needs to be clearly marked as such.” | 74,550 | 2026-09-26 |
A rule mentions AI or bots (3)
One of their rules names AI or bots: read it before you post.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/Python“Due to an increase of showcases featuring AI content such as working with multiple AI models or wrappers around APIs, this is no longer allowed.” | 1,513,978 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/reactjs“Guidelines: AI” | 514,192 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/SoftwareEngineering“Don't discuss AI repercussions, workplace, how did it change your life, etc.” | 174,018 | 2026-09-24 |
What the written rules don't show
- Readers notice. Posts that read as AI-written draw replies calling them out, in communities with no AI rule too. Write in your own words, with real numbers and what actually happened.
- Unpublished filters. Many communities also remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page.
- Rules change. Communities add AI rules often. Read the current rules before you post.
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