Flathub bans AI-coded apps and automated submissions (opens in new tab)

You’ll have to sift through fewer vibe-coded apps on Flathub in future, as the store has announced a policy change on software made using AI tools. Flathub, the de-facto place to find and install Flatpak applications, is banning the use of “AI” coded applications and automated submissions going forward. A change to the store’s policy note says “applications containing AI-generated or AI-assisted code, documentation, or other content are not allowed”. It’s not a blanket ban; there’s carve out ...