Awesome Delphi AI

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A comprehensive open-source directory and catalog of tools, libraries, MCP servers, LSP implementations, and AI-driven workflows for modern Delphi and Object Pascal development.

🔍 Community-Curated: Periodically scanned and updated to include the latest open-source Delphi AI projects.

This directory focuses on modernizing the development experience (DevEx) and engineering workflows of Delphi developers. All resources are organized by category in the contents below.

Contents

• Agent Tooling & MCP (Model Context Protocol) (27)
• Agent Skills, Prompts & DevEx (10)
• Code Intelligence & LSP (Language Server Protocol) (5)
• AST, DFM & Codebase Analysis (6)
• Legacy Workflows & Encoding Bridges (4)
• IDE Plugins & In-Editor Assistants (6)
• AI Frameworks & Multi-Agent Orchestration (3)
• Local / On-Device Inference (Delphi-Native) (6)
• Cloud LLM API Clients (11)
• Testing & GUI Automation (1)
• Curated Lists & Community Directories (2)
• Community & Resources (Extras)
• Contributing
• Security & Disclaimer

Agent Tooling & MCP (Model Context Protocol)

MCP servers allow autonomous AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to interact directly with Delphi compilers, debuggers, running processes, and project structures.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi mcp · pascal mcp · delphi model context protocol

Projects & Architecture Details
PasAI An AI engineering library written from scratch in Free Pascal that aims to provide foundational AI capabilities with planned Delphi support. It serves as a native Object Pascal toolset for developers building AI-integrated applications.
xp-gate Deterministic 12-check quality gate verifying AI-generated Delphi code against architectural rules, requirement alignment, and test pass criteria for Claude Code workflows.
Delphi-RAG-Lint Delphi-native RAG engine and static linter combining symbol-exact analysis, fuzzy search, and Tree-sitter parsing with zero external runtime dependencies.
mcp-firebird Delphi-native Model Context Protocol server interfacing with Firebird databases via fbclient. Enables LLMs to inspect schemas, optimize queries, and analyze execution plans safely using read-only defaults.
pastree-mcp Model Context Protocol server providing AI coding agents with a semantic AST index and navigation graph of Delphi project groups via PasTree.
delphi-ide-remote-mcp Model Context Protocol server exposing RAD Studio toolchains directly to AI coding agents. Enables remote MSBuild execution, PAServer deployment, and DelphiLSP code navigation under per-workspace security boundaries.
mormot2-ai Comprehensive AI extension for mORMot 2 featuring native MCP server implementation, multi-provider LLM clients, vector embeddings, and RAG pipelines in Delphi and Free Pascal.
delphi-compiler Wraps Delphi compiler execution into structured tool interfaces optimized for autonomous AI coding agents like Claude Code. It automates error feedback loops to allow LLMs to iteratively fix Object Pascal build errors.
MARS High-performance Delphi REST framework with native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support. Exposes Delphi business logic, database queries, and custom functions directly as tools for AI agents with Server-Sent Events (SSE).
daofy Model Context Protocol server enabling AI assistants to compile Delphi projects and query domain-specific knowledge bases. Facilitates automated build validation and contextual code assistance in Object Pascal workflows.
MCPConnect Native Object Pascal implementation of the Model Context Protocol. Simplifies creating custom MCP tools and resource providers directly inside Delphi desktop and server applications.
mxLore Native Pascal Model Context Protocol server providing persistent memory, session tracking, and tool execution for AI coding agents across Delphi and FreePascal/Lazarus.
LingoFuse-pasAgent-v3 Industrial-grade agent framework v3 bringing multimodal (vision + text) agent capabilities and cross-language MCP-API generation to Pascal. Enables LLMs to invoke Pascal functions and process image inputs with zero client-side changes.
delphi-visual-studio-code-debugger Delphi debugger integration with an embedded MCP server, giving AI assistants the ability to autonomously launch, inspect, and debug compiled Delphi binaries inside modern editors.
Delphi11LlamaCppBindings Modernized Delphi 11+ bindings for llama.cpp featuring full NVIDIA GPU/CUDA acceleration, Flash Attention, quantized KV cache, and multimodal vision inference via mtmd API.
DPT — Delphi Processing Tools CLI Swiss Army knife for Delphi featuring a dedicated MCP debugger server. Enables Claude Code and other agents to start/stop debug sessions, set hardware breakpoints, inspect call stacks, read registers/memory, and run automated linting without opening the IDE.
mcp-server-delphi Delphi implementation of the Model Context Protocol built on DMVCFramework. Uses RTTI and attributes to expose tools, resources, and prompts over stdio or HTTP streaming transports.
Delphi-MCP-Server Pure Delphi MCP server listening on localhost:3000/mcp. Integrates with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code to provide Delphi project context.
LingoFuse-pasAgent An industrial-grade Pascal agent framework enabling AI models to directly invoke and execute Pascal code. Provides pre-compiled binaries for immediate testing without requiring a development environment.
ShellDelphi Embeds a ConPTY-based PowerShell terminal directly into RAD Studio IDE to run interactive AI developer tooling like Claude Code. Enables agentic CLI workflows and terminal-based coding assistants inside native Delphi projects.
pascal-mcp Model Context Protocol server enabling Claude and AI agents to interface with Free Pascal and Delphi RAD Studio environments. Provides tooling for codebase navigation, project building, and Pascal code manipulation.
delphi-loop A native Delphi framework providing agentic AI loops, multi-agent architecture, LLM integration, and RAG capabilities entirely in Object Pascal. It enables Delphi developers to build and orchestrate autonomous AI agents without relying on external Python or C++ dependencies.
Delphi-LSP-MCP-Server Routes Model Context Protocol requests directly to Embarcadero's official DelphiLSP.exe for compiler-backed code intelligence: symbol lookups, definitions, and references.
altium-mcp A Delphi-based MCP server that bridges AI code editors like Cursor to Altium Designer, enabling LLM-driven PCB design automation via DelphiScript.
awesome-pascal A comprehensive curated list of Delphi and Free Pascal libraries, including AI, LLM, and NLP related clients, bindings, and tools. It acts as a primary discovery hub for finding Object Pascal resources applicable to AI development workflows.
DWScript-MCP Model Context Protocol server for DelphiWebScript (DWScript), allowing AI agents to evaluate scripts, inspect AST symbols, and execute Pascal code dynamically.
mcp-delphi Model Context Protocol server enabling LLM agents to compile, clean, and manage Delphi and Free Pascal/Lazarus projects directly. Bridges external AI tooling with command-line Pascal toolchains.

Agent Skills, Prompts & DevEx

Curated instructions, prompt templates, token optimization utilities, and skill definitions enabling AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to build idiomatic Delphi applications.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: claude code delphi · delphi prompt engineering · delphi test automation

Projects & Architecture Details
delphi-ai-skills Collection of domain-specific instructions and skills enabling LLMs like Claude, Gemini, and Cursor to generate idiomatic Delphi, DMVCFramework, and JSON-RPC code. It standardizes Delphi coding conventions and anti-pattern detection across AI programming assistants.
delphi-ai-dev AI-assisted development workflow for Delphi XE7 VCL applications featuring agent skills, automated build/test feedback loops, and UI Automation testing.
Toon4D Delphi library encoding JSON data into TOON format to cut token usage in LLM prompts by 30-60%. Optimizes context window consumption and API billing for data-heavy AI workflows.
ClaudeCode TokenVampire Real-time token usage monitor for Claude Code sessions. Displays rolling window quotas, cache hit rates, and cost estimates via offline log analysis.
delphi-dev Plugin for Claude Code that enforces Delphi Style Guide, Clean Code, and SOLID principles during LLM agent interactions. It provides structured architectural guidance directly inside Delphi development workflows.
HTML-To-Delphi-FMX Provides agent skills and prompts enabling AI coding assistants to translate HTML/CSS design specs directly into native Delphi FMX code. Automates UI layout generation to accelerate cross-platform frontend development in Object Pascal.
Claude-Tools-for-Delphi Provides configured skills, prompts, and agent workflows tailored for Claude Code in Delphi environments. Enables automated Delphi code analysis and project management directly through Anthropic's CLI tooling.
EditInVsCodeDelphiPlugin Bridges the Delphi IDE with Visual Studio Code, enabling developers to leverage VS Code's AI extensions (like GitHub Copilot) for Delphi source code editing. It enhances the AI-assisted development experience by allowing seamless context switching from the native IDE to an AI-enabled editor.
AI-Assistant-for-Delphi An IDE plugin that integrates AI assistant capabilities directly into the Delphi IDE to enhance developer workflows. It provides inline AI assistance, reducing context switching for Delphi developers.
lazarus-spec-kit An opinionated ecosystem of rules, skills, and steerings designed to bring state-of-the-art AI-assisted development to FreePascal and Lazarus. It provides structured context to guide AI agents in generating and analyzing Object Pascal code.

Code Intelligence & LSP (Language Server Protocol)

Language Server Protocol (LSP) engines and symbol indexers that feed deep semantic understanding, definitions, and call hierarchies of large Pascal workspaces to AI coding assistants.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi lsp · pascal lsp · language server protocol pascal

Projects & Architecture Details
PaskalCPP PaskalCPP includes a native Delphi-built compiler and Language Server Protocol implementation for code diagnostics and editor integration. It provides an architecture reference for implementing custom LSP servers and AST parsing in Object Pascal.
delphi-lookup High-speed symbol indexer and Delphi LSP provider designed to feed exact code context and symbol references across complex unit hierarchies directly to AI coding agents.
pascal-lsp Implements a high-performance Language Server Protocol backend for Pascal from scratch. Provides semantic analysis and code intelligence essential for AI coding assistants and modern IDE integrations.
pascal-language-server Production-grade Language Server Protocol implementation for Pascal and FreePascal. Provides cross-editor code completion, jump-to-definition, and symbol navigation essential for modern developer tooling and agent context extraction.
LSP-Pascal-Library Object Pascal client library implementing the LSP protocol. Enables building custom CLI tools, CI verification bots, and agent integrations that query language servers.

AST, DFM & Codebase Analysis

AST parsers, form extractors, and static analyzers that translate Object Pascal source files and binary DFMs into structured tokens for LLMs and automated refactoring.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi ast · pascal ast · delphi static analysis

Projects & Architecture Details
StaticCodeAnalyser Static analysis engine for Delphi and Free Pascal with 200+ AST and DFM checks. Emits SARIF reports for automated agent-driven review and CI/CD quality gates.
Markdown4D High-speed CommonMark/GFM parser featuring a public AST and streaming parsing. Essential for parsing, formatting, and rendering LLM streaming responses in VCL and FMX interfaces.
Tiger Tiger provides a Delphi-native compiler infrastructure that programmatically generates x86-64 binaries via a fluent API, offering foundational code generation and manipulation capabilities. It is highly relevant for building advanced Delphi-based AI coding tools, code analysis agents, or LLM-driven compilation pipelines.
DelphiAST A pure Delphi library for parsing Delphi/Object Pascal source code into an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST). It is a foundational tool for building code intelligence tools, refactoring utilities, static analysis, or LLM-based code comprehension workflows in Delphi.
DelphiAST Full-featured Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) generator for Delphi source code. The standard building block for building custom code refactorings, semantic analyzers, and LLM context extractors.
Neslib.Clang Delphi bindings for libclang. Enables AST parsing, semantic analysis, and tokenization of C/C++ headers to automate Delphi wrapper and binding generation.

Legacy Workflows & Encoding Bridges

Tools solving character set encoding, line endings, and workspace friction when AI agents refactor legacy Delphi projects.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi legacy utf8 · delphi encoding bom

Projects & Architecture Details
mcp-file-tools Transparently prevents character set corruption when AI assistants edit legacy Delphi 7 through 2007 projects by safely handling ANSI, Windows-1252, and UTF-8 with BOM while preserving CRLF line endings.
chsdet Pure Delphi port of Mozilla's universal charset detector supporting Delphi 12 (Win32/Win64). Accurately identifies encodings, Windows code pages, and BOMs from raw streams or files without external DLLs.
EncodingFixTool Fast, parallel CLI utility tailored for Delphi projects to fix mixed legacy ANSI/UTF-8 encodings, enforce UTF-8 with BOM, and normalize CRLF line endings. Includes dedicated AI agent skills for Claude Code and Codex.
charset-enigma Cross-platform Delphi charset and BOM detector (XE3 to 10.3+) supporting over 50 encodings (UTF-8, UTF-16, Cyrillic, Asian, European code pages) for legacy migration pipelines.

IDE Plugins & In-Editor Assistants

AI-assisted chat, code generation, and inline refactoring embedded directly into RAD Studio via the ToolsAPI.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi copilot · delphi ide plugin ai · rad studio ai

Projects & Architecture Details
RadIA-Plugin RAD Studio plugin leveraging Open Tools API and WebView2 with Server-Sent Events (SSE) for conversational AI assistance and contextual code editing.
Delphi AI Developer Open-source RAD Studio plugin providing multi-provider AI chat, code completion, and refactoring directly inside the IDE.
pasllm A native Object Pascal LLM inference engine enabling on-device AI execution without external dependencies or API calls. It provides a purely pascal-based solution for running large language models directly within Delphi or Free Pascal applications.
FusionAI Comprehensive RAD Studio IDE plugin supporting OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and local Ollama instances for in-editor chat, inline code generation, and refactoring across Delphi XE5 to 12.
ChatGPT Cross-platform FireMonkey desktop and mobile client interfacing directly with the OpenAI API. Provides production-grade patterns for streaming chat completions, token handling, and multi-OS deployment in Delphi.
RAD Studio Smart CodeInsight — Claude Patch Official Embarcadero patch adding Claude-powered code completion directly to Smart CodeInsight.

AI Frameworks & Multi-Agent Orchestration

Delphi-native architectures for building agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and LLM applications.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi agent · pascal rag · delphi vector

Projects & Architecture Details
PasClaw Lightweight autonomous AI agent framework in Object Pascal featuring tool calling and task orchestration for Delphi and FreePascal.
MakerAI Embedded framework for building AI-powered Delphi applications. Provides Vector RAG (HNSW + BM25), Graph RAG, autonomous multi-node agent thread pools, runtime-swappable LLM connectors, and MCP support.
SmartCore AI Components Pack Official Embarcadero AI component suite with engine-agnostic connection components (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama), structured JSON request handling, and direct UI data binding.

Local / On-Device Inference (Delphi-Native)

Run local LLMs, SLMs, and neural networks on-device without cloud dependencies, API keys, or external Python runtimes.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi llama · pascal onnx · delphi gguf

Projects & Architecture Details
BoxedLLaMA Delphi applications for Windows toolkit that automates llama.cpp server installation, updates, and GGUF model management from Hugging Face.
VindexLLM Native Delphi GPU inference engine executing GGUF transformer models via Vulkan compute shaders. Zero external runtime dependencies (no Python, no CUDA)—requires only vulkan-1.dll.
LlamaKit Local LLM inference using llama.cpp GGUF models with compiled Windows DLLs and native Delphi wrapper components.
Ollama-Delphi-GUI Delphi desktop client demonstrating real-time local model streaming and chat interface patterns over Ollama's REST API.
llama-cpp-delphi Official Embarcadero wrapper around llama.cpp for local GGUF model execution.
TONNXRuntime Microsoft ONNX Runtime bindings for FreePascal and Delphi for running pre-trained neural networks on desktop and edge devices.

Cloud LLM API Clients

Robust, actively maintained Delphi SDKs for calling major AI provider APIs directly from Object Pascal.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi openai · delphi anthropic · delphi gemini · delphi deepseek

Projects & Architecture Details
openai-delphi Lightweight, clean OpenAI client with full FreePascal and Lazarus compatibility.
DelphiAnthropic Full Anthropic SDK covering Claude 3.5 & 3.7, vision, prompt caching, tool use, batch processing, and streaming.
DelphiOpenAI Feature-complete OpenAI client (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E, embeddings, function calling). Also connects to Azure, DeepSeek, and Ollama.
DelphiGenAI OpenAI client supporting GPT-4o, vision, audio, embeddings, and agentic workflows.
DelphiGemini Google Gemini SDK supporting multimodal prompts, code generation, caching, and fine-tuning.
DelphiDeepseek DeepSeek reasoning model wrapper with local LM Studio compatibility.
file2knowledge Delphi reference implementation demonstrating OpenAI API integration, vector store search, and session-based RAG workflows. It serves as a practical blueprint for deep research and generative AI interactions in Object Pascal.
DelphiMistralAI Mistral SDK covering Codestral, vision, embeddings, and agentic conversations.
DelphiGroqCloud Groq LPU cloud API wrapper for ultra-low latency model inference.
RDOpenAI Event-driven Delphi component wrapper for interacting with the OpenAI ChatGPT API. Simplifies asynchronous streaming and response handling in VCL/FMX desktop applications.
Gemini4Delphi Lightweight Google Gemini bridge for Delphi.

Testing & GUI Automation

AI-driven and automated testing tools for validating Delphi application behavior.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: delphi test automation · claude code delphi

Projects & Architecture Details
Autopilot for Delphi Drives running VCL/FMX forms via MCP or DUnitX: clicks controls, verifies labels, dismisses dialogs, and validates screens without moving the physical mouse.

Curated Lists & Community Directories

Other curated directories and meta-catalogs in the Delphi ecosystem.

🔍 Live GitHub Searches: awesome delphi · awesome pascal

Projects & Architecture Details
Awesome-AI-For-Delphi Gabriel Moraru's curated repository collection that served as an early inspiration for structuring and expanding this modernized, MCP/LSP-focused, and automated discovery edition.
synopse/awesome-delphi The classic comprehensive directory of open-source Delphi libraries, frameworks, components, and tools.

Community & Resources (Extras)

📌 General Delphi ecosystem resources — not AI-specific. Included as a bonus for developers navigating the broader Object Pascal community.

Türkiye (Turkish)

• DelphiCan
  Türkiye'nin en aktif ve kapsamlı Delphi & Object Pascal geliştirici topluluğu; VCL, FMX, modern mimariler, API ve yapay zekâ tartışmaları.
• Delphi Türkiye Forum
  1998'den beri Türkiye Delphi ekosisteminin en köklü bilgi bankası ve teknik tartışma forumu (delphiturkiye.com).

Forums & Q&A

• Delphi-PRAXiS (English) & German Edition
  The largest independent global Delphi forum, featuring dedicated discussions on AI-Assisted Coding, LLM integration, and modern Pascal practices.
• Reddit r/delphi
  Active community subreddit for Delphi and Object Pascal news, tooling, and open-source project showcases.
• Lazarus & Free Pascal Official Forum
  The official discussion hub and technical knowledge base for open-source Free Pascal (FPC) and Lazarus development.
• Stack Overflow — Delphi Tag
  The official Q&A platform for Delphi and Object Pascal technical questions, with over 7,800 tagged questions and a deep archive of expert solutions.
• Club Delphi (Spain 🇪🇸)
  Since 1996, the largest Spanish-language Delphi community, with active forums covering AI integration, MCP, KAI, and modern framework discussions.
• Delphi-Treff (Germany 🇩🇪)
  A friendly German-language Delphi developer community with over 1.4 million archived articles, tutorials, and co-organizer of the Foren-Tage community events.
• FireMonkey RU (Russia 🇷🇺)
  The largest Russian-language FireMonkey and Delphi forum, officially listed by Embarcadero, covering rendering, styling, databases, and REST integration.
• DevMedia / Clube Delphi (Brazil 🇧🇷)
  The largest Portuguese-language software development portal and knowledge base, featuring extensive enterprise Delphi architectures and API tutorials.
• Australian Delphi Users Group (ADUG) (Australia 🇦🇺)
  Australia's official Delphi user group with an active forum, annual symposium, and branch meetings, featuring dedicated AI discussion categories.

Telegram Groups

• Delphi Developers (@delphidevelopers)
  Independent and very active Telegram group monitored by Embarcadero staff, with cross-links to Discord and Slack communities.
• Delphi BR (@delphibr)
  Active verified community channel connecting thousands of Brazilian Delphi engineers, discussing clean code, REST, and AI tooling.
• Delphi & Lazarus (@Delphi_Lazarus)
  Russian-language Telegram group for Delphi and Lazarus developers, with dedicated sub-channels for databases, graphics, and Android development.

Discord Servers

• Delphi Community
  A vibrant Discord server with 1,300+ members supporting 20 languages, backed by an active GitHub organization and community team.
• Delphi Programmers
  Independent Discord server actively monitored by Embarcadero staff, featuring dedicated channels for VCL, FMX, RTL, IDE tooling, and web development.

YouTube Channels

• Embarcadero Technologies
  Official Embarcadero YouTube channel with thousands of hours of free training, CodeRage conference recordings, and product deep-dives from beginner to advanced.
• Alister Christie — LearnDelphi.tv
  Delphi MVP with hundreds of video tutorials covering VCL, FireMonkey, FireDAC, cross-platform, and IDE productivity, from beginner to expert level.
• Shaun Roselt
  Comprehensive Delphi VCL and FireMonkey tutorial series designed for absolute beginners, with hands-on project-based learning.
• blangkonfa
  Delphi and FireMonkey (FMX) video tutorials and practical development demonstrations.
• The Silver Pascal Coder
  Active channel covering Delphi, Free Pascal, and Lazarus on Linux, with content on design patterns, logging, and modern Object Pascal practices.

Blogs, Podcasts & Magazines

• Embarcadero Community & Developer Blogs
  Official developer blogs, product updates, SmartCore AI news, and technical deep-dives from Embarcadero architects.
• BeginEnd.net
  The premier Object Pascal and Delphi news aggregator, syndicating blog posts from across the global Delphi and Free Pascal ecosystem.
• The Podcast at Delphi.org
  Jim McKeeth's long-running podcast and blog covering Object Pascal tools, news, community interviews, and emerging technologies.
• Blaise Pascal Magazine
  The only dedicated print and digital magazine for Object Pascal, covering Delphi, Free Pascal, Lazarus, and related technologies, published by the Dutch OPPascal Foundation.

Learning & Training

• LearnDelphi.org
  Community-driven free learning platform created by Embarcadero, offering books, video courses, labs, and certification resources for all skill levels.
• Claude Code Training for Delphi Developers
  Specialized hands-on training by GDK Software covering CLAUDE.md architecture, MCP setups, and Delphi agent workflows. [Commercial]

Conferences & Events

• CodeRage
  Embarcadero's flagship annual online developer conference — free and fully virtual, featuring 50+ expert sessions on Delphi, C++Builder, AI tools, and modern development over two weeks.
• ITDevCon
  Europe's most content-rich Delphi conference, organized by bit Time Professionals (Daniele Teti), with its 14th edition held in Milan covering DMVCFramework, HTMX, and AI integration.
• Zlot Programistów Delphi
  Poland's premier Delphi developer conference organized by BSC Polska, featuring technical talks from Polish experts and international guests including Embarcadero's Marco Cantù.

Contributing

Found a tool we missed or haven't discovered yet? Please let us know by opening a GitHub Issue.

1. Focus: Must enhance Delphi or Object Pascal development with AI, MCP, LSP, AST analysis, or modern developer workflows.
2. Quality & Distribution: Open-source and actively maintained repositories are prioritized. Commercial tools must provide unique value and be clearly tagged [Commercial].
3. Review: Suggestions are reviewed and qualifying entries are added in the next update cycle. Help us keep the catalog comprehensive!

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Security & Disclaimer

⚠️ Important Notice & Due Diligence

1. Index & Catalog Only: This repository is an automated, community-curated index. Inclusion of any project does not constitute an endorsement, code audit, or verification of its security posture.
2. Untested Third-Party Code: The maintainers have not compiled, audited, executed, or tested every third-party repository, binary, script, or library referenced in this list.
3. Developer Responsibility: Before integrating third-party code, pre-compiled binaries (.dll, .so, .bpl), MCP servers, or dependencies into your local development environments, corporate workstations, or production systems, you are solely responsible for inspecting source code, validating build scripts, and conducting thorough security audits.
4. No Warranty: All resources and links are provided strictly "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event shall the maintainers be held liable for any damages, vulnerabilities, data loss, or system compromises resulting from the use of linked software.