Abstract page for arXiv paper 2601.15494: Vibe Coding Kills Open Source

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A research paper examines how AI-powered code generation ("vibe coding") threatens the open-source ecosystem. When AI agents assemble software from OSS without users engaging with maintainers through documentation, bug reports, or contributions, it breaks the feedback loop that sustains projects. The study models how increased vibe coding adoption reduces maintainer incentives, leading to lower quality and availability of open-source software despite productivity gains. The authors conclude that widespread AI-assisted development requires fundamental changes to how OSS maintainers are compensated.

[2601.15494] Vibe Coding Kills Open Source