| # AI agent guidance | |
| 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. | |
| > [!important] | |
| > **Primary directive**: Read the policy before making or proposing any changes. | |
| When acting on this repository, apply the policy's core principles: | |
| - 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. |