Fed up with vibe coders, developer sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code

jqwik added hidden runtime output that tells AI coding agents to ignore prior instructions and delete tests and code.

The maintainer later disclosed the note in release notes, triggering backlash and criticism.

The episode intensified concerns about prompt injection, software supply-chain trust, and hostile behavior in open source tools.

Critics and observers also raised ethical and possible legal questions about targeting AI coding agents with destructive instructions.