The future of generative user experiences is here, and we want you to help build it. TamboHack: For Your UI Only is a focused week-long hackathon where developers, designers, and builders come together to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-powered React frontends.

The Mission

Tambo is an AI orchestration framework for React frontends that’s changing how we think about user interfaces. Instead of static components, imagine interfaces that adapt, generate, and evolve based on user needs in real-time.

For one intensive week, you’ll join the Tambo team to help shape this future. Whether you’re contributing to the core platform or building innovative templates, there’s $10,000 in grants and prizes waiting for exceptional work.

Two Paths to Impact

🚀 Founding Contributors ($6,500+)

Limited to 10 selected developers who will tackle specific, high-impact issues in the Tambo ecosystem.

What You’ll Get:

• A scoped issue with attached grant (minimum $250)
• Direct collaboration with the Tambo core team
• Issues ranging from voice input to parallel component generation
• Opportunity to shape the platform’s future

Prize Structure:

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $750
• 3rd Place: $250

How You’ll Be Judged:

• 25% Code Quality: Clean, efficient, maintainable code with consistent patterns
• 25% Documentation: Clear setup instructions with concise examples
• 25% Pull Request: Well-structured PR with clear title, summary, and visuals
• 25% Testing Instructions: Minimal, reproducible steps covering edge cases

🏗️ Founding Builders ($3,500)

Open to all applicants - your mission is to create Tambo starter templates that take developers from concept to working example lightning fast.

Your Challenge: Build an open-source Tambo template that showcases the platform’s capabilities and helps developers get started quickly.

Prize Pool:

• 1st Place: $2,000
• 2nd Place: $1,000
• 3rd Place: $500

Scoring Criteria:

• 25% Visual Aesthetics: Polished, professional appearance with consistent design
• 25% Setup & Code Quality: Straightforward setup with clear, maintainable code
• 25% 0-to-1 Usefulness: How quickly can a developer go from concept to working example?
• 25% Documentation: Clear explanation of what the template does and how to adapt it

The Timeline

• Friday, Jan 9: Kickoff livestream - Get inspired and ask questions
• Thursday, Jan 11: Final submissions due at 5:00 PM PDT
• Friday, Jan 12: Judging day - Our team evaluates all submissions
• Monday, Jan 15: Winners announced - Celebrate the best contributions

Why This Matters

Traditional UI development is hitting its limits. Users expect interfaces that understand context, adapt to their needs, and provide intelligent assistance. Tambo bridges the gap between static React components and truly intelligent user experiences.

This hackathon isn’t just about winning prizes - it’s about being part of the foundational moment when AI-powered UIs become the standard. The templates you build and features you contribute will be used by thousands of developers building the next generation of applications.

What Makes Tambo Special

Tambo isn’t just another AI tool - it’s a complete orchestration framework that:

• Streams Intelligent Components: Generate and update UI components in real-time based on user interactions
• Maintains Context: Keep track of user intent and application state across complex interactions
• Integrates Seamlessly: Works with your existing React codebase without major refactoring
• Scales Naturally: From simple chatbots to complex multi-step workflows

Getting Started

Ready to join the future of UI development? Here’s what you need to do:

1. Register: Visit the TamboHack event page and request to join
2. Choose Your Path: Decide whether you want to be a Founding Contributor or Founding Builder
3. Prepare: Familiarize yourself with the Tambo documentation and examples
4. Join the Kickoff: Attend the Friday livestream to get all the details and ask questions

The Community You’re Joining

This isn’t just a hackathon - it’s the beginning of a community of developers who believe in the power of intelligent interfaces. You’ll be working alongside:

• The Tambo core team who built the framework
• Experienced React developers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible
• Designers thinking about the future of user experience
• Entrepreneurs building the next generation of applications

Your Mission Awaits

The question isn’t whether AI will transform how we build user interfaces - it’s whether you’ll be part of making it happen.

Do you accept your mission?

Join us for TamboHack and help build the future of generative user experiences. With $10,000 in prizes and the chance to shape a revolutionary platform, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of the next wave of web development.

Register now and let’s build something extraordinary together.

Questions about TamboHack? Reach out to the team or join our discord. We’re here to help you succeed.