about 1 month ago
Join Kiroween!
Enjoyed the Code with Kiro hackathon? Did you know there’s another Kiro hackathon happening now, Kiroween? Submissions are open through December 5th. Register today for access to the Kiro Pro+ plan and another shot at $100,000 worth of prizes!
2 months ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the Code with Kiro Hackathon gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
2 months ago
One week left for the Reddit x Kiro Community Games Challenge! $45k in prizes
Thank you for participating in our last hackathon! Don’t forget to join us again for the Community Games Challenge, co-hosted by Reddit and Kiro. We’re offering $45,000 in prizes to the best games built with Devvit x Kiro between now and October 29th.
The challenge? Build a new game, social experiment, or experience on Reddit’s Developer Platform and Kiro. Learn more about the full contest rules and event details here: https://communitygames2025.devpost.com/.
2 months ago
Join Reddit and Kiro for the Community Games Challenge! Compete for $45k in prizes
Thank you for participating in our Code with Kiro hackathon! We’re excited to invite you to the Community Games Challenge, co-hosted by Reddit and Kiro. We’re offering $45,000 in prizes to the best games built with Devvit x Kiro between now and October 29th.
The challenge? Build a new game, social experiment, or experience on Reddit’s Developer Platform using the Interactive Posts feature. Participants will have access to Kiro to make their game shine. The participant that uses Kiro to best improve their developer experience will be eligible for a special $10,000 prize. Learn more about the full contest…
3 months ago
Judging begins!
Congratulations to everyone who submitted a project!
What’s next? Judges are busy reviewing submissions until October 20th. Sit back and relax! You’ve done an amazing job getting to this point in the hackathon.
While you’re waiting on the results, please fill out this feedback form!
The winner announcement is scheduled for October 24th! Good luck to everyone!
3 months ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Code with Kiro Hackathon.
4 months ago
ONE WEEK Left to Submit!
The moment of truth is almost here! You have exactly one week left until the Kiro Hackathon submission deadline on Monday, September 15th, at 12:00 PM PDT.
If you haven't already, please review the "What to Submit" section and the Official Rules one last time to ensure every detail is covered. We know you've poured your creativity and effort into these projects, and we can't wait to see your final innovations built with Kiro.
Don't wait until the last minute – unexpected issues can arise! Submit early, and ensure everything is complete and publicly accessible. Good luck with these final…
4 months ago
Two Weeks Left! Finalize Your Submissions!
The Kiro Hackathon submission deadline is rapidly approaching! You have just two weeks left to finalize your projects and get everything ready for submission. Don't underestimate the time needed for your video and documentation!
Your Critical Checklist for the next 14 days:
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Complete Your Application: Ensure all features are implemented and thoroughly tested.
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Perfect Your Demo Video: Is it under 3 minutes? Does it clearly answer how you used Kiro (vibe coding, hooks, spec-to-code)? Is it public?
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Finalize Your Write-up: Does it clearly articulate Kiro's role in your development process?
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Confirm Open Source: Is your public GitHub repo ready with…
4 months ago
Kiro - Free until September 15
Hi everyone, the Kiro Team just posted a new blog: Use Kiro for free until September 15.
If you have any questions, please ask in the Kiro Discord server!
4 months ago
Polishing Your Project for Submission!
With just three weeks left until the submission deadline, it's time to shift your focus from raw development to refining your project and meticulously preparing your submission. Remember, presentation matters!
Key Focus Areas:
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Bug Fixing & Testing: Ensure your application is robust and functions as intended.
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Documentation: Start drafting your write-up on how Kiro was used, detailing your process and Kiro's specific contributions.
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Video Production: Begin filming and editing your 3-minute demonstration video. This video is crucial and must answer specific questions about your interaction with Kiro. Ensure it's uploaded publicly to YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook Video.
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Open Source Repository:…
4 months ago
Building at Full Speed!
It's time to ensure your ideas are taking concrete form. Remember, judges are looking for a working software application that prominently features the use of Kiro.
Focus for this week:
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Core Development: Dedicate serious time to coding your application using Kiro.
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Leverage Kiro Effectively: Make sure you're integrating Kiro in ways that showcase its power for code generation, automation, and spec implementation. This is a key judging criterion!
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Think Ahead to Your Demo Video: The video portion of the Submission should describe for the judging panel how Kiro was used to create the project. Examples can include:
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For building and…
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4 months ago
Unleash Your Ideas with Kiro's Power!
We're one week into the Kiro Hackathon, and the energy is incredible! This week, we encourage you to dig deeper into Kiro's capabilities and solidify your project ideas. Remember, Kiro is designed to revolutionize your development process with its agentic AI, helping you from "vibe coding" to "spec-to-code."
Key Kiro Features to Explore:
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Vibe Coding from Scratch: How will you structure your conversations with Kiro to build your project? Think about the most impressive code generation Kiro can assist you with.
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Agent Hooks: What specific workflows can you automate with Kiro hooks to streamline your development?
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Spec-to-Code: How will you…
5 months ago
Kiro Timeline Updates
Hi everyone,
Thank you for being patient with us. Access codes have begun going out to our registered participants.
We have updated the hackathon timeline:
- Submission deadline: September 15th at 12pm PT
- Judging period: September 29th to October 20th
- Winners announcement: on or around October 24th
Please remember that your project demo video must include the following:
- For building and vibe coding from scratch: How did you structure your conversations with Kiro to build your project? What was the most impressive code generation Kiro helped you with?
- For agent hooks: What specific workflows did you automate with Kiro hooks? How…
5 months ago
Kiro Hackathon Registrants Update - July 25th
Dear Code with Kiro registrant,
Due to high demand and a new waitlist to access Kiro, we are capping the number of registrants for the Code with Kiro hackathon at approximately 10,000. You will receive a code to access Kiro from us in the near future. We’re excited to see what you build. We’re exploring the possibility of running future hackathons once access has been opened widely.
5 months ago
Kiro Waitlist Update - July 22nd
Hi everyone,
We see that everyone is eager to build with Kiro. Currently the waitlist is still ongoing. We're in close contact with the Kiro team who are working hard to address these issues.
Please note that the deadline will be extended to ensure everyone has ample time to use the tool.
We are sorry for the inconvenience!
5 months ago
JOIN OUR WAITLIST!
Join our waitlist
Thank you for your amazing response to Kiro! Kiro is seeing unprecedented demand.
Join our waitlist and we'll notify you as soon as access is available. Please note we will be adjusting the submission period accordingly. Registrants will be emailed once the new dates are finalized. Thank you!
5 months ago
Your AI-Powered Innovation Journey Begins Now!
Calling all developers, creators, and innovators! The highly anticipated Kiro Hackathon has officially begun! From July 14th at 6:00 AM PDT to August 25th at 12:00 PM PDT, you have the opportunity to leverage the revolutionary Kiro IDE to bring your wildest software ideas to life. With $100,000 in prizes on the line, now's the time to dive in and unleash your creativity.
What to Build:
Choose from one of our exciting categories:
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Productivity & Workflow Tools: Automate, simplify, and boost efficiency for developers or anyone!
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Games & Entertainment: Create expressive, interactive, and fun experiences.
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Educational Apps: Build tools that…
