# NLnet Labs (Unbound, NSD): Not AI-friendly

> All code and documentation must be human-authored with no LLM output. LLM-found vulnerabilities and bug reports are accepted if a human verifies them and discloses LLM use, and LLMs may be used for linting, analysis and review. PR descriptions must be in the contributor's own words.

- What it is: Non-profit developer of DNS and routing software including Unbound, NSD, ldns and Routinator. (Foundation)
- Homepage: https://nlnetlabs.nl/
- Repository: https://github.com/NLnetLabs
- Overall stance: Not AI-friendly (Unfriendly). AI-generated contributions are not accepted; at most minor help such as autocomplete or grammar fixes.
- Last classified: 2026-10-09 (manual review, high confidence)
- Policy last changed: 2026-10-09
- Web page: https://areweaifriendly.com/projects/nlnet-labs/

## Policy by area

- **Code contributions**: Not AI-friendly
- **Issues & bug reports**: AI-friendly with conditions (AI use must be disclosed; Contributor takes full responsibility; A human must review the output)
- **AI-written text**: Not AI-friendly (AI use must be disclosed; Only minor help (autocomplete, grammar))

## In their own words

- Code contributions: "We require all code and documentation contributions to be authored by a human. You must not include content generated by LLMs or other probabilistic tools." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)
- Issues & bug reports: "We accept reports of vulnerabilities found with LLMs." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)
- Issues & bug reports: "If an LLM assists you in finding or analysing an issue, you remain responsible to understand and verify the correctness of the information you share with us." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)
- Issues & bug reports: "This includes opening issues, sending vulnerability reports, and posting on our community forum." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)
- AI-written text: "When you open a PR, use your own words and be concise in the PR description." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)
- AI-written text: "In your interactions with us, be respectful of our time, and disclose the use of an LLM." (https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/)

## Sources

- [NLnet Labs LLM Policy](https://nlnetlabs.nl/llm-policy/), fetched 2026-10-09