Twitch’s mission is to create belonging by enabling streamers to build community. There is no doubt that the developer community shares the sentiment behind this mission and we strongly believe that third-party development is essential for all communities on Twitch. Developers can and continue to build exceptional interactive experiences and streamer solutions at an impressive scale; efforts that can apply to everyone or solve the smallest niche use cases that lead to innovative, meaningful moments.
With the Twitch Streamer Tools Hackathon, we’re excited to host a friendly competition to build tools and services that empower streamers to collaborate with each other, empower streamers to collaborate with their audience, and enhance the overall appearance of a stream. When people have the tools to be themselves, have fun, and do what they love together, we unlock lasting connections. The third-party developer community is a big part of that story.
Did we also mention there is $50,000 USD in prizes?
For all of the latest details and resources, refer to the hackathon website. We have includes some of the more important information to be aware of below.
Project Categories
The goal of the hackathon is to build or significantly update an application or Twitch Extension that uses Twitch authentication for application users, and the Twitch API or EventSub. More specifically, there are three categories for the hackathon to help guide your innovation.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Streamer-to-Streamer Collaboration | Applications or services that make it easier and more entertaining for streamers to collaborate together on screen. |
| Interactive Community Experiences | Applications or services that make it easier for streamers to interact, engage, or play along with their community through a shared experience in a fun and creative way. |
| Enhancing Stream Appearances | Applications or services that make an individual stream more interesting or entertaining to view. |
Important Dates
- Submission Period: Thursday, September 19, 2024 (9:00 am Pacific Time) – Monday, November 4, 2024 (4:00 pm Pacific Time)
- Judging Period: Friday, November 8, 2024 (3:00 pm Pacific Time) – Wednesday, November 20, 2024 (5:00 pm Pacific Time)
- Winners Announced: On or around Monday, November 25, 2024 (3:00 pm Pacific Time)
- Bonus Prize Deadline & Evaluation: Monday, September 16, 2024 (9:00 am Pacific Time) – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
- Bonus Prize Winner Announcement: On or around Thursday, February 27, 2025 (12:00 pm Pacific Time)
Read the Rules
Make sure to review the hackathon’s rules tab for the complete and official competition rules. This will include information such as the hackathon’s important dates, eligibility, submission requirements, judging criteria, and full prize list.
How to Get Started
Refer to the hackathon’s resources tab for more information about the competition categories and some general examples to help brainstorm ideas. This page also includes links to helpful resources such as the documentation, code samples, bonus point information, and support channels.