Abyss HackathonBuilding PDF Widgets

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Abyss: Empowering Creation

Build and share widgets

The Abyss Hackathon

The Abyss Hackathon 2025 is a 48–72 hour online challenge to create one-shot PDF widgets powered by Python. Join a global community of developers, AI enthusiasts, and students to build, deploy, and compete on the Abyss platform.

With mentorship, Discord support, and rewards up to $1,000 plus mystery boxes for Best Overall, Innovative, and Favorite Widget, it’s your chance to shine.

One-shot Widgets

Widgets are compact, reusable Python mini‑apps built for specific tasks, accessible via a simple form‑based interface. “One‑shot” means they’re lean and modular: users input data, click a button, and get polished outputs instantly—no fuss, no bloat.

Deployed on the Abyss platform, widgets are ready to be shared, reused, and monetized.

Form-basedLean & modularInstant outputs

Why PDFs?

PDFs are universal — contracts, reports, invoices — but notoriously hard to manage. Your widgets will conquer PDF challenges and solve real‑world problems like automating form parsing or crafting dynamic reports, all powered by AI, Python and Abyss.

  • Extract text and structured data
  • Convert between formats
  • Merge and split files
  • Generate polished documents

Timeline

Your journey from prep to rewards

Preparation
30 days prior: resources, onboarding, sample widgets.
Registration
Open Sept 17. Team formation & matchmaking.
Execution
Start Oct 17, 72h hack. Mentorship, support.
Post‑Hack
Demos, ceremony and next steps.

Rewards

Shine bright and claim your box

Best Overall
$1000
Large Mystery Box
Most Innovative
$500
Medium Mystery Box
Community Favourite
$250
Small Mystery Box

Rules & Guidelines

Be kind, Build fair, Have fun

Evaluation Criteria

Weights and expectations

Ready to showcase your skills?

Register now and join our community on Discord.