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- trigger full nf-test run if CI changes ([#4203](https://github.com/nf-core/tools/pull/4203))
- Parse manifest.contributors to fill in the RO-Crate ([#4147](https://github.com/nf-core/tools/pull/4147))
- only check for compressed stubs with .gz as final extension ([#4206](https://github.com/nf-core/tools/pull/4206))
- Include AI and LLM usage guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md ([#4211](https://github.com/nf-core/tools/pull/4211))

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{% if is_nfcore -%}

## Use of AI and LLMs

The nf-core stance on the use of AI and LLMs is that humans are still ultimately responsible for their submitted code, regardless of the tools they use.

If you’re using AI tools, try to stick by these guidelines:

- Keep PRs as small and focussed as possible
- Avoid any unnecessary changes, such as moving or refactoring code (unless that is the explicit intention of the PR)
- Review all generated code yourself before opening a PR, and ensure that you understand it
- Engage with the community review process and expect to make revisions

For more detail, see the the [blog post](https://nf-co.re/blog/2026/statement-on-ai) for a statement from the nf-core/core team.

### Getting help

For further information and help, see the [{{ name }} documentation](https://nf-co.re/{{ short_name }}/usage) or ask on the nf-core [#{{ short_name }}](https://nfcore.slack.com/channels/{{ short_name }}) Slack channel ([join our Slack here](https://nf-co.re/join/slack)).
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