Automate Me If You Can: The Accomplish Hackathon by WeMakeDevs
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Introduction
The WeMakeDevs community is running a fun and practical hackathon called Automate Me If You Can, powered by Accomplish. If you enjoy building useful tools or want to learn automation the right way, this is a great place to start.
About Accomplish
Accomplish is an open‑source AI coworker that lives on your desktop. It can read files, browse the web, write documents, and manage small tasks for you. Every action is shown to you first, and it runs locally on your machine, keeping your data and approvals under your control.
Key capabilities
- Browse the web and fill forms
- Rename and organize files
- Generate and rewrite documents
- Scan folders and summarize contents
- Create repeatable workflows as “skills”
Hackathon Details
- Format: Online
- Dates: 16 Feb – 22 Feb
- Goal: Use Accomplish to automate a real task in your life, or contribute to the open‑source project. The better your automation, the higher your chances to win.
Official page with full details and registration:
Tracks
Highlight Track
- Show how you used Accomplish to automate something real.
- Record a short demo (max 3 minutes) and submit it.
Open‑Source Track
- Pick an issue labeled
feb_hackathon. - Submit a pull request and get it merged.
One participant can win in both tracks.
Prizes
- Total cash: $3,000 across 30 winners
- Highlight winners: 10 winners receive $100 each
- Open‑source contributors: Top 20 contributors receive $100 each
- Additional rewards: Job interview opportunities at Accomplish.ai, swag giveaway for 10 lucky participants
How to Participate
- Register using the link on the official page.
- Identify a real problem you face often (files, emails, reports, research, etc.).
- Build your automation using Accomplish.
- Record a short demo (max 3 minutes) that clearly shows the before and after.
- Submit your project or open‑source PR.
Tips for a Strong Submission
- Choose a task that wastes real time each week.
- Keep your flow simple and clear.
- Show the before‑and‑after clearly in your demo.
- Use more than one Accomplish feature if possible.
- Focus on impact rather than fancy visuals.
If you want to learn automation, build something useful, and possibly win cash and interview opportunities, this hackathon is a strong opportunity.
Good luck, and happy building!