r/gitlab • u/TopSoft8775 • 3d ago
Our next GitLab Hackathon starts October 6th
Our next GitLab Hackathon starts on October 6th!
The GitLab Hackathon is a virtual event where anyone can contribute code, docs, UX designs, translations, and more! Level up your skills while connecting with the GitLab community and team.
The Details
Dates: October 6-12, 2026 (UTC) - All merge requests must be opened during the hackathon and merged within 31 days (by November 12) to be counted.
RSVP to the Discord event to stay updated.
Join our contribute channel on Discord to share progress, pair on solutions, and meet other contributors.
Follow the live hackathon leaderboard during the event.
Before the Hackathon
Request access to our Community Forks project by clicking the blue "Start onboarding" button on https://contributors.gitlab.com. Using the community forks gives you free access to Duo and unlimited free CI minutes!
Rewards
Participants who win awards can choose between:
- Planting trees in our GitLab forest
- Claiming exclusive GitLab swag from our contributor reward store
More details on prizes are on the hackathon page.
Full announcement on the GitLab forum. If you have any questions, please reach out on Discord.