Spring AI Coding Contest — $500 in prizes
Ship an early-stage Build for AI developer workflows. 7 winners, $500 in prizes.
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Contest archive — prizes, rules, FAQ+
How to enter
- 1
Sign in to EveryDev.ai with GitHub or Google.
- 2
Create or polish a Build that helps developers build with AI.
- 3
Post your Build on EveryDev and check the "Contest" box to submit.
That's it — one Build per person for this contest.
Timeline
Key milestones for this contest.
Prizes ($1000 total)
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, Zelle, or gift card.
Do I need to be in the US?+
Yes. This contest is only open to US residents who are 18+.
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
- Opened 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: $1000 USD
- Individual prizes will not exceed $500 USD
- Prizes are distributed via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, 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.
New to building with AI?
Not ready to submit a Build yet? Learn the basics and try small vibe-coding projects first.