> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cortensor.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cortensor.network/community-and-ecosystem/hackathon/mini-internal-hackathon.md).

# Mini Internal Hackathon

We’re kicking off a **2-week internal hackathon** to improve Cortensor’s end-to-end (E2E) flow and uncover bugs by building lightweight, creative tools and bots.

This is part of an **ongoing internal initiative** — future rounds will continue to support rapid iteration, internal improvements, and developer experience upgrades.

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**Public hackathons** will follow later, after multiple internal rounds.

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### Objective

Build small proof-of-concept (PoC) apps or bots that:

* Interact with the **Cortensor API**
* Improve node operator or developer experience
* Focus on **usability**, **bug discovery**, and **creative tooling**

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### Prize Pool (in $COR equivalent)

* 1st Place: $150
* 2nd Place: $100
* 3rd Place: $50
* 4th Place: $25
* 5th Place: $25

Top projects may also receive **monthly $COR grants** for ongoing maintenance and improvement — just like community tooling and infra contributors.

**Top 3 apps** will be considered for dedicated roles and potential monthly $COR support — similar to our community tooling and infra contributors.

**Ongoing Support**\
Exceptional projects may also receive monthly $COR grants for continued maintenance and improvement beyond the hackathon.

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## Project Ideas

### Chat & Utility Bots

#### 🔹 Ask Me Anything Bot

Telegram or web bot that answers user questions using Cortensor’s API.\
\&#xNAN;*Optional:* Restrict to certain domains (e.g., programming), or add tone/context options.

#### 🔹 Tweet Generator

Web form or bot where users input a topic → generates tweet drafts via LLM API.\
\&#xNAN;*Optional:* Regenerate button or tone selector (bold, funny, serious).

#### 🔹 Daily Motivation Bot

Sends one AI-generated motivational quote per day.\
\&#xNAN;*Optional:* Tone selector like “cheerful,” “serious,” or “sarcastic.”

#### 🔹 Explain Like I’m 5

Simplifies complex topics into plain language.\
Prompt example: `“Explain [Topic] like I’m five.”`

#### 🔹 Smart Reply Generator

Reads the last few Telegram messages and suggests natural replies (like Gmail Smart Reply).

#### 🔹 Template Completion Tool

Takes structured input (e.g., tweet idea, email topic) and generates a polished version using prompt templates.

#### 🔹 Eliza-Style Therapist Bot

Retro-style, supportive chatbot built on fixed personas and templates.

### Agent-Based Ideas

#### **🔹 Support Agent Bot**

Build a basic support agent that helps answer node operator questions, provides setup steps, or links to relevant documentation using Cortensor API + RAG-like memory.

#### **🔹 Task Validator Agent**

An agent that reviews completed inference tasks (e.g., image, text) and flags potential quality issues — simulating part of the validator role with a helpful UI or Discord bot.

#### **🔹 Feedback Collector Agent**

Simple web/Telegram agent that periodically asks users for feedback on Cortensor experience (node running, test task, app flow) and stores the responses.

#### **🔹 Cortensor Assistant Agent**

A bot that knows the current DevNet, open issues, FAQs, and roadmap — usable in Discord or on the dashboard for internal team support.

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### Community Collaboration

All internal hackathon projects will be shared and maintained via our public repo:\
🔗 [**github.com/cortensor/community-projects**](https://github.com/cortensor/community-projects)\
This will become the home for all **community-built tools, apps, infra, and experiments**.

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### Got Ideas or Feedback?

Suggest new ideas or form small teams by joining the conversation on Discord:\
🔗 [**discord.gg/cortensor**](https://discord.gg/cortensor)

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Let’s build fast, test creatively, and improve the network from within — one bot at a time.\
Public hackathons are coming soon, but it starts here.