# ARI.HACK > ARI.HACK β€” build a custom ARI module, ship something real and compete during Toronto Tech Week 2026. Build a custom module. Ship something real. Compete during Toronto Tech Week 2026. πŸ† $2,500 Prize For The Winning Team! ///MAY 27th 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM 2026/// [REGISTER NOW β€Ί](https://luma.com/tpy7056f) WHEN May 27, 2026 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM WHERE Toronto Tech Week On-site, Toronto PRIZE $2,500 For the winning team TEAM SIZE Up to 3 Solo or team SECURE YOUR SPOT ## Register on Luma to join ARI.HACK Spots are limited. Register before the event starts β€” come solo or bring a team of up to three. We'll see you at Toronto Tech Week 2026. [REGISTER NOW](https://luma.com/tpy7056f) THE FINE PRINT ## Rules ### Eligibility & Participation βœ“ Open to all! Developers, designers, creatives, and builders are welcome. Experience with Claude Code is highly recommended. βœ“ You can come solo or with a team (up to 3 people). If you arrive solo and want to join a team, you are responsible for finding teammates at the event β€” or use the WhatsApp group. βœ“ All participants must register before the event starts. ### Project Requirements βœ“ All projects must be built using ARI.Software. βœ“ Submissions must be a custom module or meaningful extension. βœ“ Projects should demonstrate clear real-world use or value. βœ“ Must be functional (no pure mockups). ### Code & Tools βœ“ You may use existing libraries, frameworks, and AI tools. βœ“ Pre-built code is allowed, but must be disclosed. βœ“ The core logic of the project should be developed during the hackathon. ### Time Constraints βœ“ Hacking begins and ends at the official times β€” no early starts or late submissions. βœ“ Submissions can be submitted early, but not after the deadline of 7:00 PM. ### Submission Requirements βœ“ A working module. βœ“ A link to a GitHub repo with source code. βœ“ Description of the module and its purpose. βœ“ Optional but encouraged: short demo video of the module. ### Judging Process βœ“ Judging will occur over the next week after the event ends. The winning team will be notified through Luma and email. βœ“ The winning team will be announced online. ### Fair Play βœ“ No plagiarism or copying other teams’ work. You may use any open source code as long as it is consistent with its license. βœ“ Respect other participants, judges, and organizers. βœ“ Any form of cheating results in disqualification. ### Ownership & Rights βœ“ By participating, you grant permission to showcase your project. βœ“ After submission, the software remains open source and you grant anyone permission to use, install, or modify the module. ### Prizes βœ“ The winning team will be selected by judges using the rules and criteria listed on this page. βœ“ The winning team will be awarded $2,500. ### Vibe βœ“ This is designed to be a fun, creative event open to everyone as part of Toronto Tech Week 2026! Come hang out, enjoy, and have a good time. Ready to Hack? HOW WE SCORE ## Judging Criteria US ### Usefulness Solves a real problem CR ### Creativity Unique or clever idea EX ### Execution Actually works well IN ### Integration Fits within ARI DS ### Design Intuitive & polished NEED INSPIRATION? ## Project Ideas Stuck on what to build? Here's some inspiration to get the gears turning. / 01 ### Vibe DJ audio Β· ai A mood-aware playlist generator that picks tracks based on your current task energy and time of day. / 02 ### Second Brain knowledge Β· ai A personal knowledge hub that captures notes, links, and ideas, then connects them so you can ask questions and surface insights you forgot you had. / 03 ### Personal Finance Manager finance Β· productivity Track income, expenses, and budgets across accounts, spot spending patterns, and get a clear picture of where your money is actually going. / 04 ### Lingo Loop education Β· ai A personal language tutor that adapts to your pace and weak spots, and slips vocab into your daily ARI workflows. / 05 ### Habit Garden wellness Β· gamified Build daily habits and watch a virtual garden bloom β€” streaks grow plants, broken streaks need watering to revive. / 06 ### App Migration migration Β· oss Pick an existing open-source project you love and rebuild or port it as an ARI module β€” give it a second life inside your workspace. // these are just sparks β€” bring your own wild idea BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ## Preparation A short checklist to help you arrive ready to build. Knock these out beforehand and you'll have more time to focus on shipping something great. 01 Review the official ARI Docs: ari.software/docs 02 We strongly recommend installing ARI.Software before the event: ari.software/docs/installation 03 Make sure you have an active paid Claude Code account ready to go. 04 Explore a few existing modules to understand patterns and conventions. 05 Read through the ARI Creating Modules docs: ari.software/docs/creating-modules 06 Brainstorm some module ideas in advance so you can hit the ground running. 07 Sketch a rough UI/UX flow for your idea β€” even a napkin doodle helps. 08 Form your team in advance, up to 3 people in a team. 09 Charge your laptop and pack your charger, adapters, and any peripherals. 10 Remember to update ARI often as new updates are constantly being released: ari.software/docs/updating 11 Found a bug or want to request a feature? Issues are tracked publicly on GitHub: ari.software/docs/issues ON THE DAY ## Event Instructions Once you're on-site, here's what to expect and how to make the most of the day. Follow these steps to stay on track and avoid any last-minute scrambles. 01 Check in at the registration desk on arrival. You will need your registration QR code, found in the Luma app. 02 All information for the event is listed on this page. Be sure to read it all, including rules, judging criteria, etc. 03 Review the ARI.Software documentation and install instructions: ari.software/docs 04 Start Hacking! :-) ari.software/docs/creating-modules 05 Questions or need help? Post in the event’s WhatsApp group or track down one of the team members for assistance. 06 Final submissions! Details are available at the bottom of this page. SUBMISSION DEADLINE 7:00 PM ## Submissions A link to a public GitHub repo with the module source code Description of the module and its purpose Optional but encouraged: short demo video of the module [SUBMIT YOUR MODULE β€Ί](https://forms.gle/3UKKC7y3r9n4W9zb7) ## FAQ ### What experience do I need? Any level is welcome, but experience with Claude Code for code generation is recommended. Non-devs can still be valuable on teams to help with planning, design, UI/UX, etc. ### What tools do I need? Bring your laptop and wires. Claude Code is used to create ARI.Software modules and a paid Claude Code account is required. ### What is the prize? The winning team will win $2,500! ### Do I need a team? You can come solo or with a team (up to 3 people). If you arrive solo and would like to join a team, you are responsible for finding teammates at the event. You can also use the WhatsApp group to find teammates. ### What should I build? ARI comes with dozens of productivity modules built in β€” task manager, knowledge manager, fitness tracker, trip planner, etc. You can build any new module that solves a real problem or adds clear value. It can be professional, fun, creative, or unique β€” as long as it is useful! ### What should I bring? A laptop, charger, and anything you need to code. Optional: bring some snacks. We have plenty of fresh coffee, teas, and water. (There is a Shoppers Drug Mart directly across the street from the venue β€” a great place to stock up.) ### Can I use AI tools and existing libraries? Yes. AI tools, open-source libraries, and frameworks are allowed. Disclose any pre-built code. ### Claude is saying I’ve used up all my tokens.. If you’ve hit your limit during the event, you can temporarily upgrade your Claude plan or add usage credits to keep building. Manage your plan and credits at claude.ai/settings/usage. ### Do I need to finish a complete product? A working prototype or demo that shows the core idea is enough. ## Ready to hack? Build a custom module and ship something real at Toronto Tech Week 2026. $2,500 for the winning team. [REGISTER NOW](https://luma.com/tpy7056f) [READ THE DOCS](https://ari.software/docs) --- Source: https://ari.software/hackathon Markdown rendering of this page, served for `Accept: text/markdown`. Full site index for agents: https://ari.software/llms.txt