A list of open-source software containing slop (LLM generated) code or endorses the usage of LLMs in other ways.
This list contains software that obviously accepts irresponsible coding practices or promotes LLM usage. I found these applications while searching for alternatives to previously used software that turned out to contain code generated by slop-machines.
Each of added applications have at least one link that points to the verifiable proof.
This list by no means is meant to cover all the software that contains code by not-so-intelligent tools and people using them but to serve as a reminder to myself about what I have already checked.
Why having LLM generated code (and using generative tools in general) is bad?
I will try to add links that back up the claims above, but it may take a while.
Of course, I see how and where generative tools could be helpful and sometimes I feel tempted to find an acceptable way to use them, but for now the direct and indirect costs far too much outweigh gains.
This list has its positive counterpart: Slop-Free (Supposedly) Open-Source Software (not quite complete yet). Also take a look at and give thumbs up to AI Slopfree Software Catalog which contains software dedicated against usage of LLMs.
Also, here is a list of some labels that can be added / voted for so they would eventually appear on application pages:
Paperweight scans your inbox to map your digital footprint, then helps you take back control and delete your data. Local-first and open source.
- contributors — as of now the repository has 2 commits by cursoragent and 2 by claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-14
Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.
- .claude;
- agents;
- AGENTS.md;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs (mostly seems that there is Copilot reviews although in contribution guidelines it is mentioned that review bots should not be used).
Updated: 2026-09-10
Open-source browser project forming the codebase for other browsers, with strong security, stability, frequent updates, and wide platform compatibility.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is designed to help users control their personal data while browsing the internet. The browser provides privacy essentials that give users control over their data during web searches.
Android
- .claude;
- CLAUDE.md;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 346 commits by claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Apple Browsers
- .claude/skills;
- .cursor;
- AGENTS.md;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 229 commits by claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-03
Browser using the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards.
Basically the same as
Mozilla Firefox.
Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.
Basically the same as
Updated: 2026-09-14
Open-source web browser built on Firefox, prioritizing privacy and anonymity while offering a Chromium-like interface, user customization, and robust tracking protection.
- .claude;
- AGENTS.md;
- CLAUDE.md;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 57 commits by claude, 18 by Copilot, 9 by cursoragent, 6 by gemini-code-assist[bot] and 1 by google-labs-jules[bot];
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-13
Gosub is a web browser with its own web engine. This engine is a modular system that allows developers to easily plug in their own components to customize the functionality of the engine. This will result in a more diverse landscape of browsers in the future.
- contributors — as of now the repository has 4 commits by coderabbitai[bot] and 1 by claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-17
Chromium-based browser with preinstalled open-source blockers, default anti-tracking features, no data collection, full extension support, and a minimal interface.
Updated: 2026-09-12
Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-01
Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.
- .agents/skills;
- .claude;
- .codex;
- AGENTS.md;
- provides LLM based functionality — AI-Powered Chatbot.
Updated: 2026-09-07
The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning...
Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for said browser that offers enhanced privacy features, performance improvements, and customizability while...
Updated: 2026-09-09
Privacy-centric, open-source browser with unique UI features like vertical tabs, Split View, and Zen Glance, focusing on security and tranquility.
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-15
Doom is a configuration framework for GNU Emacs tailored for Emacs bankruptcy veterans who want less framework in their frameworks and the performance of a hand rolled config (or better). It can be a foundation for your own config or a resource for Emacs enthusiasts to learn...
- contributors — as of now the repository has 12 commits by Claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-09-03
Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...
eclipse-platform/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md — the section “Using Github Copilot Agent” endorses Copilot as it “can boost your productivity and provide interesting insights”.
eclipse.platform
- AGENTS.md;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 7 commits by claude and 5 by Copilot;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
eclipse.platform.ui
- AGENTS.md;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 33 commits by claude and 11 by Copilot;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-14
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-11
- commit with Claude: 70958da;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Vim-flavoured modal editor with the parts a writer actually needs and a few features vim never had. Single static binary, sub-10 ms startup, soft-wrap by default, Claude Code in the editor, syntax highlighting, hunspell spellcheck, Goyo-style reading mode, persistent registers...
Contributors — as of now the repository has 85 commits by claude.
Updated: 2026-09-12
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-18
Advanced text editor with multiple modes, syntax highlighting, word completion, plugin support, built-in help, command-line tools, cross-platform and open source.
- AGENTS.md;
- CONTRIBUTING.md;
- [contributors] — as of now the repository has 220 commits by claude.
Updated: 2026-09-12
This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary 
Visual Studio Code.
Updated: 2026-09-13
Blazing fast, collaborative code editor with real-time multi-user support, built-in Vim mode, language-aware syntax trees, integrated terminal, and multi-buffers.
- .rules (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and GEMINI.md are symlinked to .rules);
- agents/skills;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code;
- provides LLM targeted functionality.
Updated: 2026-09-01
- .claude;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 1 commit by claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-19
-Efficient: A small memory footprint with better baseline performance than an out-of-the-box Synapse.
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Uses email as a decentralized chat platform with modern interface, open source code, no central servers, strong privacy controls, and no account signup.
Delta Chat Android
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Delta Chat Core
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Free open source Electron based multi instant messaging (IM) client.
Combine all your IM applications (or whatever you want) in a single browser (Electron) window.
Updated: 2026-08-31
A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Open source desktop app integrating messaging, email, productivity tools and custom services with workspaces, Todo panel, privacy features, resource saving and sync.
Ferdium Destkop App
Ferdium Server
- commit with Copilot: 1efe2cc;
- commit with Copilot: f5cc3d9;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Encrypted platform supporting private, identifier-free messaging, group conversations, file sharing, and audio/video calling, using a double-ratchet protocol.
- contributors – as of now the repository has 12 commits by Claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-09-07
Spectrum is an open source instant messaging transport. It allows users to chat together even when they are using different IM networks. It acts as a transport layer between the users as showed in the animation above.
Merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).
- commit with Copilot: b7d7868;
- commit with Copilot: a3d9c85;
- commit with Copilot: dd3d3c9;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code.
Updated: 2026-08-31
User-friendly messaging platform with end-to-end encrypted chats, voice and video calls, self-deleting messages, file sharing features, and customizable interface.
Wire Android
Wire Desktop
- .github/copilot-instructions.md;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Wire iOS
Wire Server
Wire Webapp
Containerization related software and tools.
Web-based Docker interface with real-time monitoring, container, image, network and volume management, resource visualization, and intuitive UI design.
- AGENTS.md;
- contributors — as of now there are *5 commits by Claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-03
A web-based interface for managing Docker containers and docker-compose configurations with powerful project creation and backup capabilities.
Contributors — as of now the repository has 23 commits by Claude.
Updated: 2026-09-13
An industry-standard container runtime with an emphasis on simplicity, robustness and portability
- CONTRIBUTING.md — Automated and AI-Generated Contributions;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-13
Self-hosted Docker management and monitoring platform with multi-host support, Compose, logs, alerts, RBAC, vulnerability scanning, and MCP integration.
- .claude/skills;
- contributors — as of now the repository has 37 commits by claude and 2 by Copilot;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-13
Dockge could be considered a Portainer replacement if you're only managing your container with docker-compose. However, for managing docker networks and single containers, Portainer might still be necessary. You can install both Dockge and Portainer.
- commit with Copilot: 27bc4cd;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-03
Doco CD is a lightweight, declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool that automatically deploys and updates Docker Compose projects/services and Swarm stacks using polling and webhooks.
- contributors — as of now the repository has 12 commits by Copilot and 1 by Claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-03
Dockhand is a modern, efficient Docker management application providing real-time container management, Compose stack orchestration, and multi-environment support. All in a lightweight, secure and privacy-focused package.
- contributors — as of now the repository has 3 commits from Claude;
- merged pull requests potentially containing LLM generated code or other use of LLMs.
Updated: 2026-09-03
A drop-in replacement for docker compose that runs your compose.yaml on Incus — with the full Incus API available as an escape hatch when you need more than the Compose spec covers.
Comments
Neo luddites are mad 🤭
Someone has to be mad about the madness that has taken the world over.
It’s nice to be on the same list as Nginx, Mozilla Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser, Brave thanks, author, great tier list.
Great succes! Not!
oh no, not Tor and SimpleX 😭😭😭
In case of Tor take this with a grain of salt since it is a fork of Slopzilla Slopfox, khem, Mozilla Firefox, which now is a slopware as well, but currently I do not know how to extract Tor specific changes nor I do have time to learn how to do it! Unless an explicitly stated stance or policy against slop-generators is added, Tor is considered as a slopware as well, especially as they have made some changes in files targeted for LLM tools.
@Edgars
If that's your standard for determining what is and isn't slopware, you will probably want to take a look at librewolf, mullvad-browser, waterfox, and other firefox-derivatives which still pull updates from Firefox. I mention these browsers specifically because they tout themselves as privacy/security friendly browsers, which makes the use of LLMs for development even more uncool.
I am pretty sure all of them do take measures to pull LLM functionality out of the core Firefox upstream though (and librewolf is hosted on Codeberg, which discourages LLM contributions), but I know for sure Mullvad Browser and Waterfox include agents.md and claude.md instructions.
@Alex Ruiz I would not call that a standard as I am quickly looking for obvious signs of LLM usage and judging forks of projects containing code generated by LLMs is quite slippery, unless forks contain explicitly stated stance against machine-generated code (take Gram (fork of zed; not a browser though) for an example). I will soon review the browsers you mentioned (couple of them I was going to check anyway).
add calibre. they just went full ai slop. generated book covers and everything.
Done. Thank you for your suggestion!
For qBittorent they say and this is in the linked MD file here "This project strongly discourages issue reports and pull requests authored or submitted by AI agents. All issue reports and pull requests should be created and submitted by a human contributor. AI may be used for assistance, but a human must review, take responsibility for, and submit the final changes."
So can you clarify what exactly is AI Slop with qBittorrent? Or is AI assistance in any regards means "AI tainted" or is it having an agent.md enough to make the whole software tainted?
For this list any involvement of LLM tools is considered to be a taint, even machine generated reviews in merge requests for a human generated code if no one objects to them. As for AGENTS.md and similar files targeted to LLM tooling – a project with them endorses LLM usage and encourages users to use LLM based tools, contributing to increasing usage of LLMs, thus amplifying issues they currently are associated with.
So if a person generates code as a template, then a person modifies it, a person reviews the code and is submitted/owned by a person that is considered completely LLM generated and so called tainted. Understood.
Can you help me reconcile and address what is said below, it seems like you completely glossed over the quote or didn't consider it at all ---
Edgars: " a project with with AGENTS.md endorses LLM usage and encourages users..."
Agent.md file from qBittorrent that you didn't address in your reply: "This project strongly discourages issue reports and pull requests authored or submitted by AI agents. All issue reports and pull requests should be created and submitted by a human contributor. AI may be used for assistance, but a human must review, take responsibility for, and submit the final changes."
Perhaps it would wise to actually review the agent.md file to see what each project allows/restricts agents in doing. Since the idea that just having agent.md file doesn't automatically equate to they "endorse and encourage the use AI in general". An agent.md file at least looking into it for a few seconds is like having a rules or an enforcer that allows or disallows what an AI can do. Not having one would permit AI to go completely unrestricted as they have done when AI Agents first appeared on Github imo.
No, code is not considered completely LLM generated if a person has put in a significant amount of their own efforts based on some output of an LLM, but the resulting code is still considered tainted.
As for the quote from AGENTS.md – “discourages” != “prohibits”, “should not” != “must not”, and the main point of the quote is that human still has to be in the loop, so despite the disclaimer the project is still LLM-permissive, and meaningful instructions for agents shows the project even as pro-LLM. Even more so if reviewers are sparingly using Copilot for reviews.
Also, take a look at the commit message when AGENTS.md was added:
| Current main purpose of this document is to help GitHub Copilot to conduct effective code review. | Since this file is for everything AI related, a few general policies are also included.
| Perhaps it would wise to actually review the agent.md file to see what each project allows/restricts agents in doing.
I inspect AGENTS.md and similar files (with a quick glance though) – if they do not contain clear anti-LLM stance and have meaningful instructions for agents, no matter how restrictive or permissive, they still are meant for LLM agents so they would not vomit complete garbage, and thus it means that LLM-generated code is acceptable in the project, which is more than enough to put a software to this list.
Besides all aforementioned, the project already contains clearly LLM generated code.
One thing I have started to think about after your comments is that ”slop” probably is not the most suitable umbrella term for this list, “tainted” probably could be a better one, but on the other side – humans also tend to create slop, so if a human has reviewed and understands code or even added their own input to LLM output, it does not necessarily mean that the final result is still not a slop.
Oh well, while it seems that (at least partial) Markdown syntax is accepted here, the final rendering is quite incomplete and styling is not the best (for example, <p> are rendered as inline elements making paragraphs to stick together in a one big hard-readable mess) so the outcome is far from intended and quite terrible.
"This list contains software that obviously accepts irresponsible coding practices or promotes LLM usage."
"Linux kernel"
Oh boy HAHAHA
What is your point exactly?
Add bun:
Bun
Thank you for the suggestion! I will check it out and add it to the list once I will have time for it.