Hackathon Tiers
Choose your level of commitment and capability. Each tier builds on the previous.
Bronze
Time estimate: 1–2 weeks
Features
- Set up Claude Code + Obsidian
- Create one watcher (e.g., folder monitor)
- Basic MCP integration (e.g., filesystem)
- Single end-to-end flow documented
Expected Outcome
A working prototype that reacts to one event and performs one action.
Silver
Time estimate: 2–4 weeks
Features
- Multiple watchers (file, API, or webhook)
- Orchestrator loop (Ralph Wiggum style)
- HITL approval for sensitive actions
- Obsidian knowledge base integration
Expected Outcome
An agent that proactively monitors, reasons, and executes with approval.
Gold
Time estimate: 4–6 weeks
Features
- Full perception → reasoning → action pipeline
- Custom MCP servers (e.g., Odoo, Playwright)
- Audit logging and credential hygiene
- Real-world use case (e.g., support triage, invoicing)
Expected Outcome
A production-ready Digital FTE for a concrete workflow.
Platinum
Time estimate: 6–8 weeks
Features
- Multi-agent or multi-workflow system
- Security review and ethics documentation
- Open-source release with docs
- Contribution to community tooling
Expected Outcome
A reference implementation others can learn from and extend.