Hack_Use is a focused hackathon for engineers, researchers, and builders working on Computer-Use Agents, UI automation, and emerging agentic workflows. It’s a one-day, hands-on event to explore new ideas, build ambitious prototypes, and push the limits of what agents can do across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Requirements
Who this is for
This event is geared toward:
Engineers and researchers working on automation or agentic systems
Builders experimenting with VLMs, UI-grounding, or desktop workflows
Teams creating computer-use benchmarks or integrations
Founders and technical operators exploring real product use cases
What you can build
Anything that moves the field forward is welcome, including:
New agent workflows across macOS, Linux, or Windows
Creative VLM-driven UI automation approaches
Domain-specific benchmark environments
Integrations with Cua, CodeRabbit, Factory Droid, or your own stack
Demos that showcase practical, real-world computer-use automation
Come with a project in mind or explore something new on the day.
Prizes
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Judges
Erik Thorelli
CodeRabbit
Francesco Bonacci
Founder / cua
Christopher Settles
Founder / Refresh (YC25)
Luca Steingen
Founder / Stealth
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Novelty (30%)
Creativity & Novelty — 30% How original the idea or approach is, including any clever or unexpected use of computer-use agents. -
Real-World Value (30%)
Real-World Value — 30% How clearly the project solves a meaningful problem for a real user or workflow, with a believable path to practical use. -
Technical Depth (20%)
Technical Depth — 20% How well-designed and robust the implementation is — reliability, autonomy, handling UI variance, and overall architecture. -
Demo Quality (20%)
Demo Quality — 20% How clearly and convincingly the team demonstrates the solution, including clarity of explanation and showing the agent actually operating.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager