On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 4:35 AM * <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear Guix, > > I've been watching your project for a while but have become deeply concerned > by the amount of paid/closed AI api wrapper packages that have been slipping > through. The wrapper, even though open source, is existing solely to utilize > such closed softwares, and seem heavily against the freedom philosophy. > > Philosophy problems: > 0. Not 'freedom to run' - Paid/trials to interact with the underlying service. > and 1-3. While the wrapper itself is "compliant", we are not actually able > to: copy, distribute, nor improve where its primary functionality is provided > by, as its closed. We have no form of true control and are at the mercy of > the provider. > > Despite being targeted for 'emacs-..', these are still heavily problematic: > #1 https://packages.guix.gnu.org/packages/emacs-claude-code/0.7.1/ > #2 https://packages.guix.gnu.org/packages/emacs-claude-code-ide/0.2.5/ > #3 > https://packages.guix.gnu.org/packages/emacs-agent-shell/0.32.2/ > #4 > https://packages.guix.gnu.org/packages/emacs-chatgpt-shell/2.30.4/ > #5 > https://packages.guix.gnu.org/packages/emacs-gptel/0.9.9.3/ > > I'm unaware of other offenders at this time, as these are a quick list I've > compiled on my phone. Others seem more 'general' usage for local interaction. > Since these are all 'emacs-', it seems the mistake of including these was > likely unintentional.
The Agent Client Protocol used by emacs-agent-shell looks to support open source / weight models. emacs-gptel similarly lists a wide range of supported models. To remove a package you need to show that the only use is non-free. Suggestions on package metadata are welcome, so as not to unnecessarily direct users to non-free services. > (Note that my frustration is not solely towards Guix, as I've noticed this in > other gnu-approved free distros, such as Parabola. I may contact them > separately.) > > I hope to see these taken down swiftly. Let's chill for a minute.
