Study Finds Majority of Recent F‑Droid Updates Show AI‑Generated Code

I love F-Droid. I love what F-Droid stands for and I like the freedom that it gives its users. As a FOSS app maintainer I also have nothing but good things to say about the people behind the project. Maybe they’re even a bit too nice, considering how many times repro has failed due to me forgetting to commit before building 😅. But my god is it hard to find human-written software now. Intro The problem Sometimes I open F-Droid just to browse. You know, maybe I’ll find an app that solves a problem I didn’t know I had, or maybe I’ll find a better alternative to something I already use. And one day, while browsing, I noticed an app with an obvious and ugly AI generated icon. It’s not on the list and I will not shame it, but it got me thinking. How much of F-Droid is AI? As someone who does programming for fun and is only a student, untarnished by honest work, I get my knowledge of what the coding world is like mostly from clickbaity YT videos and Reddit posts of CS professionals. They either describe LLMs as god reincarnate or as glorified autocomplete. Both are, obviously, wrong, but that’s not really helpful in determining what I want to know. What is the actual state of programming nowadays? Whenever I use FOSS software, how likely it is that it has been vibe-coded by a rando in an afternoon? How to know if an app is vibe-coded? That’s the trick—you can’t. Text just doesn’t carry enough meta information for any kind of assessments to be even close to accurate. However, just as that em-dash I used in the first sentence probably triggered an alarm in your brain, there are signs. While that does make the task at hand sound fickle and dependent on happenstance, the signs, especially concerning LLM code repositories, are never too hard to find. You see, the main allure of LLMs is that they allow the developer to be more lazy. That’s kind of the whole point! You just prompt, sit back and relax. So it should not surprise you to hear that this attitude is then reflected in everything the vibe-coder touches. Why write a README from scratch? Lol, just let the LLM do it. Do code-review? Naw, just let the LLM review its own changes and then also give it access to the repo so you don’t even need to press the commit button. If a project was concerned with looking legitimate, it would be trivial to do such things by hand. But it’s low effort all the way down. My biases This part can be skipped if you don’t care about my stance on LLMs, but I need to make my position clear to avoid contributing to the circlejerk too much. To begin with, I’d like to acknowledge that LLMs are incredibly useful and capable. As 2026 has progressed, this has become more and more visible, but people being able to one-shot medium scale games and software in half an hour is ridiculously impressive, even if the end product is usually not very good. I also am very much in favor of software getting faster and more secure. The story of the Linux kernel development has shown that LLMs are capable of finding and sometimes even solving many types of code issues. With the pleasantries out of the way though, I have to admit I really hate LLMs and what they have done to programming, related engineering fields, and society as a whole. Their mere existence makes educating yourself and going on fun side projects much less rewarding. Like yeah, I did something, but with an LLM I could have done this in a quarter of the time. And when you do take the black pill and vibe-code, it’s even worse. It’s not like you did anything. The machine did that. Then there’s the atrophying effects on human brains, their unfathomable capability for serving plausibly sounding misinformation and the climate disaster that we’re just kinda ignoring. All very fun things to think about. Criteria / The experiment As mentioned before, there’s no way to effectively detect slop, so I propose a rough 3 tier system based on the aesthetics of the repo: Mostly AI This is mostly for projects that have significant LLM smells and means I expect >50% of the code is LLM authored. Any kind of agentic infrastructure automatically lands an app in this tier as I do not believe it is possible to use AI responsibly from within a coding harness. Hard to say / Mostly human / Other Occasional LLM commits either by maintainers or contributors, but mostly looks human. May have an LLM policy which permits certain uses. This tag means I expect <50% of the code is LLM authored. No signs of AI Could not find anything suspicious/Has a strict LLM policy. Note that my rating will still be quite superficial and the tiers quite loose. I did not build a “slop detector” or anything like that, so my decisions are based on looking at recent commits and their content along with the project’s branding. Also note that since I have no way of knowing for sure, there may be errors. I still believe most of my findings to be accurate however. I will also not look at the history of the app. If it has existed since 2014 but recent commits are LLM authored it will be categorized as “mostly AI” The apps chosen were the batch of updates pushed to F-Droid on September 12, 2026. That amounted to 102 apps, which was quite a lot of work for me to go through.😅 If you just want the results, feel free to skip to the results Apps Amber Description: Nostr event signer for Android Repository: https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits were done with LLM, PRs accepted from agents, Claude Code and Codex infrastructure present. Aria for Misskey Description: Dive into the interplanetary microblogging platform 🚀 Repository: https://github.com/poppingmoon/aria Rating: No signs of AI Justification: This is a hard one as commit naming and structure felt a bit suspicious, but I did not see anything else and decided to err on the side of caution Atmo Engine Description: Animated wallpapers with Atmosphere, Glass, Canvas Sketch and playlists. Repository: https://github.com/saad-khan-rind/nosatmosphereeffect Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Heavy emoji usage in the README, but otherwise nothing looks suspicious. Aves Libre Description: Gallery and metadata explorer Repository: https://github.com/deckerst/aves Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looked suspicious Balance Description: Private offline bank balance dashboard Repository: https://github.com/AshkanRafiee/balance Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Code and commits exhibit various AI smells. Baly Groceries Tracker Description: Track your groceries, without worrying about running out. Repository: https://github.com/rw-account/baly_groceries_tracker Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Code and commits exhibit various AI smells. Bati: Fitness RPG Description: Turn workouts into quests, boss fights and a village built by your training. Repository: https://github.com/Guiforge/bati Rating: Mostly AI Justification: AI disclosure in README (Thanks for making it easy :D) BayesianBahn Description: Empirical arrival-time distributions for Deutsche Bahn trains Repository: https://github.com/DerWeh/BayesianBahn Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All commits are Claude co-authored. Though it’s really funny how Deutsche Bahn sucks so hard it has enticed people to vibe-code unofficial timetables. BeatBridge: Bluetooth Music Description: Auto-play music when your Bluetooth car, headphones, or speakers connect. Repository: https://github.com/brandonp2412/BeatBridge Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Includes Claude Code contributions, quite a lot of the commits look to be at least AI Binary Eye Description: QR code and barcode scanner with no ads Repository: https://github.com/markusfisch/BinaryEye Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing suspicious BlockDrop: Block Puzzle Description: Free and open source block-stacking puzzle game. Arrange falling shapes to clear Repository: https://github.com/brandonp2412/BlockDrop Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Has infrastructure for LLMs, Claude co-authored commits. Braincup - Brain Training Description: Train your focus, memory and math skills. Repository: https://github.com/SimonSchubert/Braincup Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits are Claude co-authored BVD Description: bilibili video resource downloader Repository: https://github.com/KafuuNeko/BiliDownload Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits look LLM authored CaptureCap Description: Record and Stream Audio and/or Screen Repository: https://github.com/yepgoryo/CaptureCap Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Has an AI disclosure listing files written with LLM help Casio G-Shock Smart Sync Description: Add smart functions to your Casio square BT G-Shock Watch. Repository: https://github.com/izivkov/CasioGShockSmartSync Rating: Mostly AI Justification: AI artifacts such as planning .md files pushed to repo. Chompass - Calorie Tracker Description: Ad-free AI calorie tracker. Snap, speak, or type meals. Open source. Repository: https://codeberg.org/fitguy/chompass Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Recent commits look AI authored. Note that this repository is hosted on Codeberg and likely violates their terms of use. DeltaSync Description: Encrypted KeePass sync — requires your own self-hosted server. Repository: https://gitlab.com/Star95/keepass-deltasync Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits co-authored by Claude Opus 5 DuressKeyboard Description: Keyboard that reacts to triggers and performs security actions Repository: https://github.com/pofesk0/lastcodeduresskeyboard Rating: ??? Justification: This may be the most confusing repo I’ve ever seen lol. Has been in development since November of 2025, but the owner doesn’t seem to know how to use git??? All the commits have seemingly been done by copy pasting the change code by hand through the GitHub web file editor. Quite bizarre! eQuran Description: Read, listen, choose from 5 reciters, and track your Quran journey. Repository: https://github.com/ya27hw/equran_app Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Has infrastructure for agents; most recent commit looks LLM generated. evcc - solar charging Description: charge your EV when the sun is shining or electricity is cheap and clean Repository: https://github.com/evcc-io/app Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Agent infrastructure; Claude co-authorship of commits; even commits without explict co-authorship look largely LLM generated. Fechtkarte Description: Warm-up drill card generator using notation credited to Joachim Meyer Repository: https://github.com/J0s3f/Fechtkarte Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Agent infrastructure; commits and code look LLM generated Feeder Description: An awesome Libre and Open Source RSS feed reader Repository: https://github.com/spacecowboy/Feeder Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent code commits look LLM generated, accepted PRs from agents. Quite unfortunate, as this is the first app in this list that I actually use, but it works. Felicity Music Player Description: Advance audiophile grade offline music player. Repository: https://github.com/Hamza417/Felicity Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Several commits I checked exhibit signs of heavy LLM use. FixupXer - URL Enhancer Description: Clean URL tracking, fix embeds (X, IG, FB, TikTok, Bluesky), catch link leaks Repository: https://github.com/NeatCode-Labs/fixupxer Rating: Mostly AI Justification: AI generated icon + all recent commits look LLM generated. Flexify: Gym Workout Log Description: Log workouts, reps, cardio, and rest timers. Track strength offline. Repository: https://github.com/brandonp2412/Flexify Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Lot of LLM infrastructure; code looks almost entirely AI. Forkyz Description: Crossword puzzles application, download and play. Repository: https://gitlab.com/Hague/forkyz Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Gem Wallet: Bitcoin, USDT, BNB Description: Secure crypto wallet for 100+ blockchains: Bitcoin, USDT, ETH, Solana, and more. Repository: https://github.com/gemwalletcom/wallet Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. GeoWeather Description: Modern weather app with 16-day forecast for multiple cities Repository: https://github.com/FreetimeMaker/GeoWeather Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look LLM generated. GitHub Trending & Hacker News Description: Daily AI picks from GitHub Trending, Hacker News & Product Hunt. Repository: https://github.com/HarlonWang/TrendingAI Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits Claude co-authored. GPTMobile Description: Your all in one chat assistant - Chat with multiple LLMs at once! Repository: https://github.com/Taewan-P/gpt_mobile Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look LLM generated. GymMane Description: Dark, offline gym log. Tap the muscle, log your sets, watch your numbers move. Repository: https://github.com/InlitX/GymMane Rating: Mostly AI Justification: README got that LLM emoji vomit; recent commits look AI Harp Description: Private on-device Personal Health Record Application Repository: https://git.sr.ht/~lepisma/harp-kmp Rating: Not sure Justification: My browser could not get through the sourcehut bot-detection test for some reason, so I was unable to check code. Saw one commit co-authored by Claude, status of others remains unknown. Hue Spill Description: Fill the entire board with a single color. Repository: https://github.com/sidhant947/HueSpill Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Very new, only few commits. UI looks vibe-coded though and UI is all this game has. invoice, quote, delivery note Description: Invoice in 10 seconds — bundle quotes and delivery notes into invoices! Repository: https://github.com/gatesuperapp/g8-invoicing Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits look entirely AI generated KeyStoreViewer Description: Quickly view MD5, SHA1, and Public Keys for App Signatures. Repository: https://github.com/qdsfdhvh/KeyStoreViewer Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. kitshn (for Tandoor) Description: An unofficial client for the self-hosted Tandoor recipe management software. Repository: https://github.com/kitshn-app/kitshn Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. Klick'r - Smart AutoClicker Description: Automating clicks based on what is displayed Repository: https://github.com/Nain57/Smart-AutoClicker Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks suspicious Lens HRV Description: Measure heart-rate variability with your phone camera, no extra sensors Repository: https://github.com/LensHRV/lenshrv-app Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Born from one +10k LOC “init” commit. 2 remaining commits look LLM authored Léon – The URL Cleaner Description: Removes tracking & other redundant parameters from web links for sharing Repository: https://github.com/leon-cleaning-services/leon Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. LetterBox Description: LetterBox is a simple kids game for learning letters Repository: https://gitlab.com/muelli/letterbox Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. Libre Contacts Backup Description: Offline and encrypted contact backups Repository: https://github.com/AshkanRafiee/Libre-Contacts-Backup Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits look entirely AI generated. Lissen: Audiobookshelf client Description: Clean Audiobookshelf Player Repository: https://github.com/GrakovNe/lissen-android/ Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. MainTask Description: Reminders for your recurring tasks: filters, plants, backups, car checks… Repository: https://codeberg.org/kapoue/MainTask Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits co-authored by Claude Sonnet 5. Note that this repository is hosted on Codeberg and likely violates their terms of use. Mako Description: Privacy-first Android launcher designed for focus, speed, and simplicity. Repository: https://github.com/rama-io/mako Rating: Mostly Human Justification: I see some commits that look LLM generated, but others look human. Let’s err on the side of caution. MarketMonk: Stock Tracker Description: Track stocks, build a portfolio, and view performance charts. Repository: https://github.com/brandonp2412/MarketMonk Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Markleaf Description: Local-first Markdown notes with tags, search, and file export Repository: https://github.com/jeiel85/markleaf-android Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. MateDroid Description: View Tesla vehicle data from your self-hosted Teslamate instance Repository: https://github.com/vide/matedroid Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Materialious Description: Modern material design for YouTube and Invidious. Repository: https://github.com/Materialious/Materialious Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Only a brief look, but nothing jumped out as suspicious. MetaGer: Search & Browser Description: Anonymous search and tab groups, private browsing with tracker and ad blocking. Repository: https://gitlab.metager.de/metager/metager-app Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Mihrab: Prayer Times & Quran Description: Adhan alarms, qibla compass, the Madinah mushaf, widgets. No trackers. Repository: https://github.com/Hassan-PS/Mihrab Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Minesweeper Description: Beautiful Minesweeper. No ads, no trackers, no permissions. Repository: https://github.com/john-athan/minesweeper Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. So does the UI. MinkLauncher OpenSource Description: A minimal, keyboard-first Android home-screen launcher Repository: https://github.com/katoaapps/openminilaunch Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Was suspicious about the incredibly verbose README, but could not find anything else. motd Description: Native IRC client with a modern chat interface Repository: https://github.com/trevarj/motd Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. N-Zik Description: A modern, multilingual YouTube Music client for Android with offline support. Repository: https://github.com/N-Zik-Group/N-Zik Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. neutriNote CE Description: A hub of written thoughts in fast searchable plain text Repository: https://github.com/appml/neutrinote Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Found nothing. Nextcloud Description: Synchronization client Repository: https://github.com/nextcloud/android Rating: Mostly Human Justification: Has LLM infrastructure, but most commits look human. Nextcloud Pantry Description: Shared household lists, photos & notes on your own server — and on your watch. Repository: https://github.com/chenasraf/pantry-flutter Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look entirely AI generated. So does the UI. NFC Alarm Clock Description: Customizable and feature-rich alarm clock app. Repository: https://github.com/gabeg805/NFC-Alarm-Clock Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. NouTube Description: YouTube and YouTube Music in a single app. No ads, plays in the background. Repository: https://github.com/nonbili/NouTube Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. NovaDial Description: Unlock a secure, open-source calling experience with NovaDialer Repository: https://github.com/dhilipmpms/NovaDial Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks off at a quick glance. Offline Translator Description: On-device translation of text, images and pdf/odt files, with TTS Repository: https://github.com/DavidVentura/offline-translator Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks off at a quick glance. OPNsense Manager Description: Manage OPNsense firewall: monitor, configure rules, view logs & services Repository: https://github.com/Etregin/OPNsense_Manager Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. PCAPdroid Description: No-root network monitor, firewall and PCAP dumper for Android Repository: https://github.com/emanuele-f/PCAPdroid Rating: Almost no signs of AI Justification: Some commits include LLM created translations, however they are disclosed and few and far between Personal Stuff Description: App used to track, manage and remind you of your own stuff. Repository: https://github.com/rh-id/a-personal-stuff Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Phylax Description: Viewer for Frigate NVR with smart URL switching and notifications Repository: https://github.com/sfortis/phylax Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. PingOff Description: Silence your phone automatically when using selected apps. Repository: https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/ping-off Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; most commits look entirely LLM generated. PipePipe Description: A FLOSS Android app to let you browse YouTube, NicoNico and BiliBili freely. Repository: https://github.com/InfinityLoop1308/PipePipe Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. PlainApp: Phone Web Portal Description: Manage your phone on the web! Access files, contacts, videos, music & more. Repository: https://github.com/plainhub/plain-app Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Privacy Flip Description: Manage your device privacy based on lock/unlock state Repository: https://github.com/dorumrr/privacyflip Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Queens Description: Challenging crown-placement logic puzzle. Infinite levels. No tracking & ads. Repository: https://github.com/sidhant947/queens Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. ReadBear Description: A cute&chill CBZ, PDF, EPUB reader that’s ridiculously configurable! Repository: https://github.com/Tulis12/ReadBear Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Some commits look a bit suspicious, but at a glance I did not see any obvious signs of explicit LLM usage. Relatrix Description: An active knowledge-management and multi-modal note-taking platform. Repository: https://github.com/saad-ibra/gray-matter Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. ReteClock Description: Full-screen digital clock and dock screensaver for old Android phones. Repository: https://github.com/rubidus-api/reteclock_apk Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits are AI generated. ReteKey Description: Hangul keyboard with Esc, Tab, Ctrl and F-keys. 470 KB, one permission. Repository: https://github.com/rubidus-api/retekey_apk Rating: Mostly AI Justification: All recent commits are AI generated. Share To InputStick Description: Send text to your InputStick straight from the Share menu Repository: https://github.com/TheLastProject/ShareToInputStick Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing suspicious Shattered Pixel Dungeon Description: A roguelike game based on Pixel Dungeon Repository: https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Some stuff looks a bit sus, but found nothing serious. ShelfDroid Description: Audiobookshelf Android client with playback, downloads, and server management Repository: https://github.com/100nandoo/shelfdroid Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. ShizuWall Description: Lightweight no root, no vpn firewall solution powered by Shizuku Repository: https://github.com/AhmetCanArslan/ShizuWall Rating: Mostly Human Justification: Found some evidence of AI usage, however nothing that looks too widespread. Simple Notes Sync Description: Offline notes & checklists, self-hosted sync. Under 5 MB, no ads, no tracking. Repository: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Sky Map Description: Sky Map turns your phone into a window on the night sky. Repository: https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. Snowdrop Description: Multiplatform Mastodon API client using Compose Repository: https://github.com/ihateblueb/snowdrop Rating: Mostly Human Justification: Some evidence of AI use, but it looks limited. Suntimes Calendars Description: A calendar provider add-on for Suntimes. Repository: https://github.com/forrestguice/SuntimesCalendars Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks suspicious TacticMaster Description: Chess tactic trainer based on https://database.lichess.org/#puzzles. Repository: https://github.com/jazzm0/tactic-master Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks suspicious Tallybook Description: Private, offline-first expense and budget tracker, no account required Repository: https://github.com/herrerad85/tallybook Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Tasks.org: Open-source To-Do Lists & Reminders Description: Private, ad-free task lists! Optional sync with Google Tasks, CalDAV or EteSync! Repository: https://github.com/tasks/tasks Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks suspicious Terminator Description: Multi-session terminal emulator with Material UI theming and root support Repository: https://github.com/8dmusichannels-star/terminator Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. TigerDuck Description: NTUST campus assistant for courses, assignments, and more Repository: https://github.com/tigerduck-app/tigerduck-app-android Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look entirely LLM generated. TimeLimit.io Description: Flexibly limit the usage duration Repository: https://codeberg.org/timelimit/timelimit-android Rating: No signs of AI Justification: Nothing looks suspicious Timety Description: Offline-first productivity, focus, and habit tracking. Repository: https://github.com/Benji377/Timety Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. trale Description: privacy-respecting body weight-diary Repository: https://github.com/QuantumPhysique/trale Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look mostly LLM generated. Tuisku Description: A simple and lightweight encrypted notes app Repository: https://github.com/omaawr/tuisku Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look mostly LLM generated. Unciv Description: Open source 4X civilization-building game Repository: https://github.com/yairm210/Unciv Rating: Mostly Human Justification: Some commits co-authored by Claude, but a bunch of others look human. Universal Installer Description: APK/XAPK installer with silent installs via Shizuku, Root or Dhizuku. Repository: https://github.com/pass-with-high-score/universal-installer Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look mostly LLM generated. UnlicenseLauncher Description: Simple and secure FOSS launcher with fully FREE🐍 license Repository: https://github.com/sirdeepsleep/UnlicenseLauncher Rating: ??? Justification: Looks to be a repeat of “DuressKeyboard”. Quite a bizarre repo, but it looks like the accounts are different. Victoria Launcher Description: A minimal, list-based home screen and open source Niagara Launcher alternative Repository: https://github.com/adelmonte/victoria-launcher Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Voxscribe - Offline Voice Input Description: Voxscribe is an offline voice keyboard that transcribes speech on-device. Repository: https://codeberg.org/y20k/voxscribe Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Note that this repository is hosted on Codeberg and likely violates their terms of use. Water Sort Description: Relaxing color-sorting puzzle. Infinite levels. Zero tracking. No ads. Repository: https://github.com/sidhant947/water-sort Rating: Not sure Justification: README shows lots of AI signs, but I did not see anything too suspicious in code. WaveUp Description: Turn on the display by waving Repository: https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/wave-up/tree/HEAD Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; most commits look entirely LLM generated. Wikipedia Description: The official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest source of information. Repository: https://github.com/wikimedia/apps-android-wikipedia Rating: Mostly Human Justification: Most commits look human made, but there’s quite a lot of claude infrastructure. I know! I thought Wikipedia would be an easy pass too! Wristotle Companion Description: Voice control for Pebble watches — on-device by default, no account. Repository: https://codeberg.org/wristotle/wristotle-companion Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Note that this repository is hosted on Codeberg and likely violates their terms of use. Xime IME Description: A Rime-based Chinese IME for Wubi and Pinyin input Repository: https://github.com/ximeiorg/Xime Rating: Mostly AI Justification: LLM infrastructure; recent commits look mostly LLM generated. Yubico Authenticator Description: Generate OATH codes with YubiKey NEO over NFC Repository: https://github.com/Yubico/yubioath-flutter Rating: Mostly AI Justification: Most recent commits look AI generated. Some interesting observations brandonp2412 While going through the apps I noticed one user named brandonp2412 maintaining quite a few in this update cycle. Of course, all entirely vibe-coded. That wouldn’t be that much of a surprise, however they all seem to be under widely different namespaces. Some are just the app name, but some are quite confusing: “com.presley.” or “com.codesail.”. Either they’re just a very avid vibe-coder, or they’re one of those agents that have been given a GitHub account for some reason. Codeberg Out of the 5 apps hosted on Codeberg, 4 are mostly AI generated and thus likely violate Codeberg’s AI policy. The “Don’t tread on me” apps I also noticed a pair of very bizarre apps, both branded with the yellow “Don’t tread on me” flag. DuressKeyboard & UnlicenseLauncher What’s most curious is that they have been in development for quite some time, yet all the changes are done not with git but through the GitHub web file editor! Someone go find that person and teach them to use git😭😭. Statistics & Conclusion Out of 102 apps: 74 were largely written by AI (72.5%) 10 were hard to categorize one way or another (9.8%) 18 showed little to no signs of AI involvement (17.6%) Really not sure how to cope with these numbers though. On one hand, some seem to have quite a few users. And if people are having their lives improved by using said software, who am I to say “no”? On the other hand, I’m really concerned about what the data means for the FOSS community as a whole. I explicitly did not do any code quality analysis as that would have taken much more time and would have probably been out of my skill level anyway, but I am curious about the robustness and maintainability of the 72%. Just for fun I also checked a few of the FOSS apps I actually use and quite a few showed signs of heavy LLM usage. I’ll still use them, as I find them useful, but this whole experiment has left me feeling quite conflicted. I know how to fix this though: Hey Claude, make a load-bearing time machine set to 2016 – a time when I was a happy kid, nothing bad ever happened and all was good in FOSS-land. Make no mistakes