# scikit-image: Not AI-friendly

> AI may not be used to create novel code such as algorithms or tests, or to write PR descriptions and comments. It is allowed for exploring the codebase, iterating on hand-written code, trivial fixes and mechanical changes, with AI use declared and AI commits tagged Assisted-by.

- What it is: Image processing in Python. (Library)
- Homepage: https://scikit-image.org/
- Repository: https://github.com/scikit-image/scikit-image
- 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/scikit-image/

## Policy by area

- **Code contributions**: Not AI-friendly (AI use must be disclosed; Contributor takes full responsibility; Output must be license-compatible; Only minor help (autocomplete, grammar))
- **Issues & bug reports**: Not AI-friendly (Only minor help (autocomplete, grammar))
- **AI-written text**: Not AI-friendly (Only minor help (autocomplete, grammar))

## In their own words

- Code contributions: "Creating novel code (algorithmic additions, writing tests, etc.)." (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)
- Code contributions: "For exploring the codebase, for iterating on hand-written code, and for fixing trivial bugs." (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)
- Code contributions: "Always declare tool usage: say specifically what part of the task you used AI for in the PR description." (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)
- Code contributions: "You must take responsibility for copyright of the AI-generated code;" (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)
- Issues & bug reports: "Writing pull request descriptions, or commenting on issues or PRs." (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)
- AI-written text: "Write PR descriptions and comments by hand." (https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html)

## Sources

- [How to contribute to scikit-image](https://scikit-image.org/docs/dev/development/contribute.html), fetched 2026-10-09