Everyone has that one tiny annoyance they wish a quick tool could fix. Splitting a bill. Converting a recipe. Tracking a habit. Naming a variable. This challenge is about building exactly that: a small, focused utility that does one useful thing well.
Pick a single everyday problem and ship a working tool for it. No sprawling feature lists, no backend empires. Just a clean, simple thing that works and that someone would actually use.
It should take an afternoon, not a weekend. Beginners and pros are equally welcome. The best entries are the ones so obvious you wonder why they did not already exist.
Examples to spark ideas:
- A tip and bill splitter for groups
- A unit or currency converter
- A daily habit or water tracker
- A random decision maker or name picker
- A countdown or pomodoro timer
- A password strength checker
Build whatever you want, as long as it stays small and solves one real problem.
Requirements
Submission Requirements:
- A working tool (live demo link or runnable code)
- A short description of the problem it solves (2 to 3 sentences)
- A link to your source code
- One screenshot or a short demo clip (optional but encouraged)
Prizes
Testing incentive
All testers who complete a submission and feedback form will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
Judges
Victor Pek
Head of Product, Devpost
Judging Criteria
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Completeness
Is the submission finished and functional? -
Usefulness
Does the tool solve a real everyday problem? Is it something someone would actually reach for? -
Clarity
Is the submission easy to understand? Does the description clearly explain what the tool does, how to use it, and what problem it solves?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager