| # AI agent guidance |
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| CPython has a [policy on the use of AI tools](https://devguide.python.org/getting-started/ai-tools/). |
| All use of AI tools and agents when working on or interacting with CPython |
| must follow it. |
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| > [!important] |
| > **Primary directive**: Read the policy before making or proposing any changes. |
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| When acting on this repository, apply the policy's core principles: |
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| - Consider whether the change is necessary. |
| - Make minimal, focused changes. |
| - Follow existing coding style and patterns. |
| - Write tests that exercise the change. |
| - Keep backwards compatibility with prior releases in mind. |
