What is the primary technical requirement?

Participants must build a tool or application that integrates with GitLab, specifically utilizing its API or AI features like GitLab Duo.

What are the prizes for the winners?

The total prize pool is $30,000, including cash rewards for the top 3 projects, exclusive GitLab swag, and potential feature highlights on the GitLab blog.

Can I work in a team?

Yes, you can participate solo or in teams of up to 4 members. All team members must be listed on the Devpost submission.

How will my project be judged?

Submissions are evaluated based on technical innovation, the impact on DevSecOps workflows, originality, and the quality of the demo video.

Is there a specific theme?

The main themes include AI-powered automation, security scanning improvements, and custom GitLab CI/CD extensions.

The hackathon is open to developers, DevOps engineers, and students globally who are at least 18 years old.

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GitLab AI Challenge

Name: GitLab AI Challenge
Start: 2026-02-25T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-02T21:00:00.000Z

Date

February 25, 2026 – April 3, 2026

Where

Online

Mode

online

Entry

Free

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FREE

Starts

Wed, 25 Feb

Entry

Free

Venue

Online

Eligibility

College students

About this event

Free entry

The GitLab AI Challenge invites developers to build innovative applications, tools, or plugins that leverage GitLab's AI capabilities and DevSecOps platform. Participants are encouraged to create solutions that improve developer productivity, enhance security automation, or streamline the software development lifecycle. The hackathon focuses on practical integrations that showcase how AI can be embedded into real-world workflows to solve complex engineering challenges within the GitLab ecosystem.