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Linus Torvalds Uses Claude Code For Linux Kernel Work

Original: Linus Torvalds Working On A Hefty Linux Kernel Improvement With Claude Code A new branch named "noref-filemap-read-with-

Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, is working on a substantial kernel improvement with the help of Anthropic's Claude Code. A new branch named "noref-filemap-read-with-llm" contains the changes, with Torvalds saying the code, test programs and review were done with AI assistance. The news is drawing attention as a notable figure in open source openly embracing AI coding tools.

Why now: The Linux founder publicly using an AI coding tool for kernel development is a striking signal about AI's acceptance in open source.

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• Linus Torvalds Working On A Hefty Linux Kernel Improvement With Claude Code A new branch named "noref-filemap-read-with-llm" contains kernel improvements he's been working on with the help of AI / LLMs, Claude Code specifically "The code, the test programs, the review behind… · atoponce@fosstodon.org · 4

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