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    Contest Ended · Dec 22, 2025

    Winter AI Coding Contest — $1,000 in prizes

    Ship an early-stage Build for AI developer workflows. 11 winners, $1,000 in prizes.

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    Opens Dec 10, 2025 · Closes Dec 22, 2025
    US residents only · 18+ · 1 entry per person

    🏆 Contest Winners

    Congrats to everyone who built and submitted — here are the winners.

    Grand Prize — $500
    AgentTrace - X-Ray Vision for AI Workflows
    by Cosmas Mandikonza
    View Build
    2nd Place — $200
    Codebase Cartographer
    by Jash Patel
    View Build
    Browse all contest entries →
    This contest has ended

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    Next up: Spring AI Coding Contest — $500 in prizes →

    How to enter

    1. 1

      Sign in to EveryDev.ai with GitHub or Google.

    2. 2

      Create or polish a Build that helps developers build with AI.

    3. 3

      Post your Build on EveryDev and check the "Contest" box to submit.

    That's it — one Build per person for this contest.

    Start building

    Timeline

    Mark your calendar for these important milestones.

    OpensDec 10, 2025
    ClosesDec 22, 2025
    WinnersDec 23, 2025

    Registration opens on Dec 10, 2025 and runs through Dec 22, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 23, 2025.

    Contest ended

    Browse entries

    Prizes ($1,000 total)

    Grand Prize
    $500
    2nd Place
    $200
    3rd Place
    $100
    8× Runners-Up
    $25
    Payout via PayPal, Venmo, or gift card. Note: This contest is for US-based developers, 18+, with one Build entry per person.

    Judging & criteria

    All 11 winners are selected by judges. We look for:

    • Creativity – interesting, thoughtful ideas
    • Originality – not just another wrapper
    • Usefulness to developers – does it actually help devs ship?

    No fees to participate.

    What to submit

    A Build is an early-stage project for AI developer workflows—agents, plugins, dashboards, CLIs, evals, or anything that helps developers ship faster.

    Built a prompt manager? An MCP server? A code review bot? A starter kit? If it helps developers build with AI and you can link a repo or live demo, it belongs here.

    FAQ

    Can I submit more than one project?+

    No. It's one Build per person per contest.

    How will I get my prize?+

    We'll email winners and pay via PayPal/Venmo or gift card.

    Do I need to be in the US?+

    Yes. This contest is only open to US residents who are 18+.

    See the official rules for full details.

    Ready to go?

    Create an early-stage Build for AI developer workflows, then submit it and get it in front of other builders.

    Submit your contest Build

    Official Contest Rules

    Complete terms and conditions for the Winter AI Coding Contest — $1,000 in prizes

    1. Eligibility

    • Open to legal residents of the United States
    • Must be 18 years or older at the time of entry
    • Void where prohibited by law
    • Employees, contractors, or affiliates of EveryDev.ai may participate for fun but are not eligible to win prizes

    2. How to Enter

    • Log in to EveryDev.ai with your GitHub or Google account
    • Create and post a Build (an early-stage project for AI developer workflows)
    • When posting, check the contest checkbox confirming eligibility and entry
    • Limit: one contest entry per user

    3. Contest Period

    • Opens Dec 10, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC
    • Closes Dec 22, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC

    4. Judging and Winners

    • This is a judged contest, not a sweepstakes
    • Builds are judged on creativity, originality, and usefulness to developers
    • Community engagement (stars, comments, discussion, etc.) may also be considered as a tiebreaker, but it's not required to win
    • Winners are chosen by EveryDev.ai at its sole discretion
    • Winners announced Dec 23, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

    5. Prizes

    • Total prize pool: $1,000 USD
    • Individual prizes will not exceed $500 USD
    • Prizes are distributed via PayPal, Venmo, or gift card

    6. Notification and Delivery

    • Winners are notified via the email tied to their EveryDev.ai account
    • Winners must reply with their preferred payout method within 7 days
    • Prizes are sent within 14 days of confirmation

    7. General Conditions

    • By entering, you agree to these rules and EveryDev.ai's decisions
    • Entries that violate community guidelines may be disqualified
    • Participation grants EveryDev.ai permission to use your username, entry, and likeness in promotions

    8. Limitation of Liability

    By entering, participants release EveryDev.ai and its partners from any liability arising from participation or prize acceptance.

    9. Governing Law

    This contest is governed by the laws of California, USA.

    Coming up

    Spring AI Coding Contest — $500 in prizes

    Opens March 30, 2026

    View contest detailsGet notified

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