humans.txt check details
| Check | Classification / score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| File missing | 0/100 | humans.txt is an optional convention, but Flowpane scores its absence at zero alongside the other governance evidence |
| Empty present file | Defect | A fetched file should contain useful credits or site context |
| HTML response | Defect | The humans.txt URL should return text rather than an HTML fallback page |
| TEAM / SITE headings | Recommendation | Optional headings can make credits and site context easier to read |
| Name field | Recommendation | A common optional field; other credit formats remain valid |
| Last update | Recommendation | Optional maintenance context using YYYY/MM/DD when supplied |
| Free-form content | Informational | Valid, although conventional headings may be easier for tools to parse |
Creating or saving a starter draft does not change the observed missing status or 0/100 score. The score can change only after the file is deployed and a later Flowpane check observes it live.