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48-Hour Build Sprint · March 2026
NitroStack MCP Hackathon
48-hour build
Build, test, and deploy an MCP server with NitroStack. Submissions must be deployed.
Deployed submission required Judged on the live deployment Live API integrations
Prizes & Recognition
Ship real
Prizes
Grand Prize
$5,000 cash + NitroCloud Pro + featured case study.
Category Awards
$1,000 each for Integration, Architecture, and Creativity.
Builder Recognition
Gallery feature + deployment opportunities.
$5,000
Grand Prize
$3,000
Category Prizes
Requirements
Requirements
Submissions have to be deployed and running.
Deployment Required
Every submission must be deployed and running. No local demos and no mockups.
Deploy flowrequired
step 1
npx nitrostack-cli
SDK scaffold
step 2
npx nitrostack-test
validate
step 3
one click deploy
live URL
build
checks
production
Real Integrations Only
Connect to live APIs, data sources, and production systems for real validation.
MCP
GitHub API
connectedStripe
streamingSlack
activeDatadog
syncedPublic Repo Submission
Code must be submitted through a public GitHub repository for transparent review.
Public reporequired
repo check
README.mdsynced
src/server.tssynced
nitrostack.config.tssynced
commit
push
live
Production-Readiness Judging
Architecture, reliability, and operational quality determine final ranking.
reliability
validation
architecture
12
regions
24/7
uptime
4 Steps
How It Works
Register, build, deploy, and submit.
Register
Complete the registration form for the 48-hour build. You get SDK access and the hackathon resources.
Scaffold / Connect
Create your MCP server with NitroStack SDK and connect real external integrations. Initialize project and connect APIs.
Deploy
Deploy to NitroCloud so judges can validate live behavior. Production URL required. Validate end-to-end flow.
Submit
Share your public repository and deployed endpoint before the submission deadline. Public GitHub repo and live deployment.
Project Examples
What Others Have Built
Projects from an internal hackathon. Each one was deployed.
An MCP server that can add new capabilities while it is running.
Insurance workflow from risk scoring through booking.
Supply-chain risk checks across several systems, including what-if simulations.
Credit analysis, loan options, and investment planning in one workflow.
Lead sourcing and outbound campaign messages.
Staffing requests matched to skills and availability.
Turns a vulnerability scan into a ship or don't-ship decision, fix commands, and a PDF.
Loan tools from customer onboarding through EMI collections and pre-closure.
Schedule
Timeline
Registration Opens
Registration Opens
Apr 10, 2026
Sign up. You receive SDK access, the docs, and a Discord invite.
48-Hour Sprint Begins
48-Hour Sprint Begins
Apr 17, 2026
Scaffold your MCP server, connect integrations, and deploy it.
Submission Deadline
Submission Deadline
Apr 19, 2026
Push your code to a public repo and ensure your deployment is live and accessible for validation.
Winners Announced
Winners Announced
Apr 20, 2026
Grand prize, category prizes, and gallery features are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about judging, teams, and deployment.
Your MCP server must be deployed and live, handling real requests with proper error handling and authentication where appropriate. Judges will test your endpoint directly , local-only projects receive zero points in this category.
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Register
The build runs for 48 hours. Submissions need a public repo and a live deployment.