BrowserBuddy Hackathon
Key Dates
- Start: January 31, 2025, 15:00 UTC
- Submission Deadline: February 8, 2025, 12:00 UTC
- Winners Announced: February 21, 2025, 18:00 UTC
Your Challenge
Create a browser extension that makes the web better!
Choose one of these tracks:
1) FocusBuddy
- Build an extension that tracks focus and productivity
- Must include: focus metrics, distraction analysis, and progress tracking
- Bonus: Add AI-powered behavior analysis
2) ResearchBuddy
- Create an extension for better online research
- Must include: session analytics, source tracking, and reading patterns
- Bonus: Add AI content analysis
3) ProductivityPal
- Develop an extension for time management
- Must include: website tracking, productivity dashboard, and smart break reminders
- Bonus: Add AI productivity insights
Technical Requirements
Your extension must have:
- Manifest V3 implementation
- Data collection system
- Structured data storage
- Analytics pipeline
- Performance optimization
What to Submit
1) GitHub repository with:
- Complete source code
- Setup instructions
- Technical documentation
- List of technologies used
2) Demo video (max 3 minutes)
Prizes
- 1st Place: $1,000
- 2nd Place: $300
- 3rd Place: $200
- Additional sponsor perks
Judging Criteria
- Technical Execution (40%)
- Innovation Analytics (30%)
- User Value (30%)
Important Notes
- All participants must be 18+
- Follow privacy-first development practices
- One submission per team
- Code must be original and created during the hackathon
Ready to transform the browsing experience? Start coding!
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Area
Software Development
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Format
Online
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Start date
Jan. 31, 2025, 5 p.m.
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End date
Feb. 8, 2025, 2 p.m.