# Joomla!: AI-friendly with conditions

> AI may be used, but contributors must fully understand, review and test all AI-generated code, ensure GPL compatibility, and label AI-assisted PRs with [AI]. Vibe-coded submissions are not allowed, and AI-generated explanations and comments must be reviewed; raw AI answers are discouraged.

- What it is: An open source content management system. (Application)
- Homepage: https://www.joomla.org/
- Repository: https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms
- Overall stance: AI-friendly with conditions (Mostly friendly). AI-assisted contributions are accepted with extra rules, such as disclosing AI use, or AI is banned for issues or written text.
- Last classified: 2026-10-09 (manual review, high confidence)
- Policy last changed: 2026-10-09
- Web page: https://areweaifriendly.com/projects/joomla/

## Policy by area

- **Code contributions**: AI-friendly with conditions (AI use must be disclosed; Contributor takes full responsibility; A human must review the output; Output must be license-compatible)
- **Issues & bug reports**: AI-friendly (A human must review the output)
- **AI-written text**: AI-friendly with conditions (AI use must be disclosed; A human must review the output)

## In their own words

- Code contributions: "However, AI-generated code must never be submitted without full human understanding, review, and validation by the contributor." (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)
- Code contributions: "Any pull request that contains AI-assisted or AI-generated content (code, tests, documentation, or substantial comments) must be clearly marked by adding [AI] at the beginning of the PR title and/or using the [AI Generated] label." (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)
- Code contributions: "All contributions must be compatible with the GNU GPL version 2 or later." (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)
- Code contributions: "The contributor is always accountable for the final submission." (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)
- Issues & bug reports: "Posting raw AI-generated answers (including in issues or discussions) is discouraged because it:" (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)
- AI-written text: "AI-generated explanations, testing instructions, comments or documentation must also be reviewed." (https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html)

## Sources

- [Joomla! Generative AI policy](https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html), fetched 2026-10-09