Contribute — AVE Database

Contribute to the AVE Database

Anyone can submit vulnerabilities. If you've observed an AI agent behave unexpectedly, fail in a repeatable way, or found an exploitable pattern — we want to hear about it.

📝 Submit via Issue

The easiest way. Fill out a structured form on GitHub — no coding required. Great for first-time contributors.

Difficulty: Easy

🔀 Submit via Pull Request

For experienced contributors. Submit JSON + Markdown directly. Use the AVE CLI to generate card skeletons.

Difficulty: Moderate

🔒 Private Disclosure

For severe or weaponizable findings. Responsible disclosure with a 90-day timeline. PGP available.

For: High-severity findings

Contributor Recognition

Every accepted card earns XP, unlocks badges, and climbs the leaderboard.

👁️ WATCHER	0+ XP	Joined the hunt
🏹 HUNTER	500+ XP	Hall of Fame listing
🛡️ SENTINEL	1,500+ XP	Fast-track review
🏗️ ARCHITECT	4,000+ XP	Invited to review PRs
⭐ FELLOW	8,000+ XP	NAIL Research Fellow

🏆 View the Hall of Fame →

CLI Quick Start

# Install the AVE toolkit
pip install -e ave/

# Generate a card skeleton
python -m ave submit --interactive

# Validate your card
python -m ave validate ave-database/cards/AVE-DRAFT-0001.json

# View the leaderboard
python -m ave leaderboard