Build your own GitHub Action in the March Hackathon
GitHub is launching its first online GitHub Actions Hackathon, running from March 5 through March 31. The challenge: create an Action that helps solve problems, build containers, or deploy to any cloud, then submit it. The first 1,000 submissions earn free GitHub swag, and participation is open to developers of all skill levels.
The hackathon centers on GitHub Actions, which lets you automate software workflows directly in GitHub. Typical uses include building, testing, and deploying code, but Actions can also handle code review, branch management, and issue triaging. The platform is pitched as a way to deploy world-class CI/CD without leaving the repository.
A few existing marketplace Actions show the range of what participants might build:
- Waka-box updates a pinned gist with your weekly WakaTime coding stats.
- AWS ECR builds Docker images and pushes them to an ECR repository.
- Image Actions automatically compresses JPEG, PNG, and WebP images in pull requests.
Getting started with the hackathon
If you are new to Actions or an experienced contributor, check the FAQ and official rules for eligibility and submission details. You can also subscribe to receive updates before and during the event.
