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.
Interpreting the result
Present means the response was obtained, not that every declaration is correct. Missing means it was not found at the checked location. Blocked or Error prevents a dependable current content assessment; read the explanation before drafting a replacement.
A design agency can be credited without listing each employee’s personal email. Review public personal information before publishing.
An Editor or Admin on an eligible plan can prepare a draft; public publication requires the appropriate authority. After publishing, run a new check and compare the resulting observation time. See troubleshooting.