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Self-hosted Git repos seek AI crawler protection

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Users are seeking methods to block AI web crawlers from accessing self-hosted Git repositories on platforms like Forgejo and Gitea. The discussion revolves around identifying and implementing protective measures to prevent unauthorized scraping of code and repository data. AI

IMPACT Self-hosted code repositories are exploring methods to prevent AI data scraping, indicating a growing concern over intellectual property.

RANK_REASON User discussion about a technical challenge, not a new release or significant event.

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Self-hosted Git repos seek AI crawler protection

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    If anybody self-host their # Git repositories via # forgejo # gitea etc, and taking any measures to protect your site from # AI crawlers. How are you doing it?

    If anybody self-host their # Git repositories via # forgejo # gitea etc, and taking any measures to protect your site from # AI crawlers. How are you doing it? What are the options? Thanks

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