This modernizes contributor experience by simplifying PR templates and
removing the lengthy GDPR disclaimer that often discouraged or confused
new contributors. The update encourages more participation and shows how
responsible AI can be used to improve open source workflows.
Impact: none on runtime behavior; contributor workflow improved.
Before: PR template included long GDPR block; commit message rules were
scattered and partly implicit.
After: PR template is concise, GDPR text removed, and commit assistant
usage is documented across README, CONTRIBUTING, and AGENTS.md.
Technical changes include:
- PR template: drop GDPR notice, add commit-assistant references.
- CONTRIBUTING.md: add explicit commit rules and workflow guidance.
- AGENTS.md: require canonical base prompt and commit-first workflow.
- README.md: point to assistant and updated guidance.
- base_prompt.txt: enforce "Findings:" colon format.
- Minor formatting corrections in comments.
This introduces the first building block of our "responsible AI First"
approach. The base prompt defines how the rsyslog commit assistant
supports contributors in crafting consistent, high-quality commit
messages, thereby lowering entry barriers and improving project-wide
quality.
Impact: contributor workflow only, no runtime effect.
Technically this adds a structured prompt file under
ai/rsyslog_commit_assistant/. It codifies message format, workflow
checks, and error handling guidance. No rsyslog core code, config, or
tests are affected. This is a purely contributor-facing addition that
can evolve independently of runtime behavior.
Refs: https://www.rsyslog.com/clarifying-ai-first-what-it-really-means-for-rsyslog/
