$ sudo make world
sudo make world_
72 hours to build tools that matter.
$ ./hackathon --info
> You have root access. With great power comes
> great responsibility. Use it wisely.
> WARNING: May cause positive social impact,
> unexpected collaboration, and mass innovation.
$ cat /etc/event.conf
date="Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2026"
location="Online"
duration="72h"
status="[LIVE] REGISTRATION OPEN"
$ cat README.md | head -20
TL;DRWhat is this?
A 72-hour online hackathon where you build open-source tools that make the world better. No corporate BS, just builders shipping things that matter.
↓ Scroll for details or jump to: [about] [tracks] [prizes] [faq]
$ cat /etc/hackathon.conf
# CONFIGURATION FILE
# sudo make world v1.0
# Last modified: 2024-12-01
[event]
name="sudo make world"
type="social_good_hackathon"
duration="72h"
location="Online"
platform="Discord"
date="Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2026"
[philosophy]
# We believe technology should serve humanity.
# Not the other way around.
#
# This hackathon brings together developers,
# designers, and dreamers to build open-source
# tools that address real-world problems.
#
# No corporate sponsors dictating themes.
# No closed-source requirements.
# Just builders making things that matter.
[requirements]
laptop=true
passion=true
team_size="1-4"
experience="any"
coffee_tolerance="recommended"
[output]
open_source=required
license="MIT|GPL|Apache-2.0"
documentation="encouraged"
deployed="bonus_points"Duration
Non-stop building from Friday evening to Monday evening
Global
Hackers from anywhere. Build from your timezone.
Open Source
All winning projects must be publicly available
$ cat /var/challenges/README.md
# THE MISSION
The world runs on broken systems.
Your mission: pick one and fix it.
## Problems We're Tackling
- - Access to education in underserved communities
- - Climate data visualization and action
- - Healthcare accessibility tools
- - Civic engagement and transparency
- - Mental health support systems
- - Food security and distribution
## Your Deliverable
Build an open-source tool that:
- ✓ Solves a real problem for real people
- ✓ Can be deployed and used immediately
- ✓ Is documented well enough for others to contribute
- ✓ Follows the Unix philosophy: do one thing well
## Submission Requirements
├── README.md # Required: Project documentation
├── LICENSE # Required: Open source license
├── src/ # Your source code
├── demo/ # Screenshots or video
└── DEPLOYMENT.md # Bonus: How to deploy $ echo "The best code is code that helps someone"
The best code is code that helps someone
$ ls -la /opt/tracks/
total 6
Education
Make learning accessible to everyone
Climate
Visualize and act on environmental data
Health
Make healthcare more accessible for everyone, everywhere
Civic
Improve transparency and engagement
Tools
Build utilities that help other builders
Wildcard
Surprise us with something impactful
$ kubectl get events -n hackathon
# sudo make world - Event Schedule
# kubectl get events --sort-by='.metadata.creationTimestamp'
# All times in UTC. Sleep is optional.
# PRE-EVENT (Now - Feb 27)
# ------------------
Now kubectl apply -f registration.yaml
# Registration Opens
Feb 27 kubectl scale --replicas=0
# Registration Closes
# HACKATHON (Feb 27 - Mar 2)
# ---------------------
18:00 kubectl create namespace hackathon
# Hackathon Begins (Feb 27)
10-12 kubectl exec -it mentors -- /bin/bash
# Morning Office Hours (daily)
20-22 kubectl logs -f office-hours
# Evening Office Hours (daily)
∞ kubectl run hacker --restart=Never
# 72h of Building
18:00 kubectl rollout status deployment
# Submissions Close (Mar 2)
# POST-EVENT (Mar 2 - Mar 21)
# ----------------------------
Mar 2-14 kubectl get pods -l role=judge
# Judging Period
Mar 14 kubectl get secret winners -o yaml
# Main Winners Announced
Mar 14-21 kubectl apply -f community-vote.yaml
# Community Voting
Mar 21 kubectl describe winner --all
# Community Choice Announced
# Pro tip: git commit early, git commit oftenPRE
HACK
POST
* All times in UTC. Your mileage may vary based on caffeine intake.
$ sudo cat /root/prizes.txt
@@ total_prize_pool @@
- $50,000 cash prize
+ $2,000 (honest money, no strings)
+ code review from senior engineers
+ portfolio project shipped in 72h
+ feedback you'd pay consultants for
+ connections > clout
$ cat /var/log/winners.log
The projects that shipped. Results announced after judging.
The one that made us say 'wait, this actually works?' Ships real impact.
Almost took the crown. Clean code, clear mission.
The dark horse. Surprised everyone, including themselves.
You voted. They won. Democracy in action.
$ cat /etc/judges.conf
Top-tier engineers reviewing your code. No pressure.
$ cat ~/.raptors/eval.config
# Every submission gets reviewed by humans who've
# shipped code to millions. No AI judging here.
#
# Post-hackathon, you'll receive a detailed report:
code_quality="architecture, patterns, edge cases"
impact_score="real-world applicability analysis"
growth_tips="personalized feedback from reviewers"
# Win or not, you walk away with something useful.
$ ./evaluate --verbose
ANALYZING SUBMISSION CRITERIA...
ANALYSIS COMPLETE
JUDGING CRITERIA
- ├─ Does it solve a real problem?
- ├─ Who benefits and how many?
- └─ Is the solution sustainable?
- ├─ Code quality and architecture
- ├─ Does it actually work?
- └─ Security considerations
- ├─ Novel approach to the problem
- ├─ Creative use of technology
- └─ Potential for growth
- ├─ Can real people use this?
- ├─ Design and user experience
- └─ Accessibility
- ├─ Clear communication
- ├─ Compelling demo
- └─ README quality
BONUS FLAGS:
$ man -k hackathon | head -20
$ man hackathon # Full documentation
$ cat /rules/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
$ less /docs/complete-faq.txt
# full judging panel
$ lsmod | grep stack
Pick your weapon. No wrong answers.
$ cowsay "Use what you know. Learn what you don't."
__________________________________________
< Use what you know. Learn what you don't. >
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\ ^__^
\ (oo)\_______
(__)\ )\/\
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|| || $ ./discord.sh
#!/bin/bash
# Join the sudo make world community
# No registration forms. No waitlists. Just vibes.
$ curl -s https://discord.com/invite/xfYPDZYqeh | ./join.sh
Connecting to Discord...
Authenticating...
Connection established!
Welcome to #general
You have joined the following channels:
#announcements - Event updates & news
#introductions - Say hello, find teammates
#team-formation - Looking for group?
#ask-mentors - Get help from experts
#random - Off-topic chaos
#show-and-tell - Share what you're building
# What happens when you join:
# 1. Introduce yourself in #introductions
# 2. Find teammates or go solo
# 3. Pick your track
# 4. Show up January 15th ready to build
$ echo "That's it. No forms. No BS."
That's it. No forms. No BS.
Free forever. No email required.
$ cat /etc/motd
$ cat /etc/organizer
Organised by Hackathon Raptors
A non-profit community — UK [C.I.C] — 15 557 917
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Office 2131, 182-184 High Street North │ │ East Ham, London, E6 2JA, United Kingdom │ │ [email protected] · +44 1733 833019 │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘