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🚀 Lamatic AgentKit Challenge

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Welcome to the Lamatic AgentKit Challenge — a chance to show how you think, build, and communicate through a real contribution ✨

This repository explains the challenge for internship candidates applying to Lamatic.ai and other hackathon activities. We’re looking for thoughtful problem solving, clear execution, and a submission that feels intentional from start to finish.

🧠 What this challenge is about

Candidates are asked to choose a unique problem statement, build a practical contribution, and share it through a pull request and a short walkthrough video.

The goal is not to make the biggest project possible. The goal is to make something focused, useful, and well explained. A strong submission shows good judgment, clear thinking, and enough polish for someone else to understand it quickly.

✅ What a strong submission looks like

A great submission usually includes:

  • A specific problem worth solving.
  • A solution that is simple, useful, and well thought out.
  • Clear documentation of what was built and why.
  • A pull request with the correct label.
  • A short video walkthrough that explains the work.

Think of it like a small product pitch, a working prototype, and a clear story all rolled into one 🎯

🛠️ Example path to a good submission

Here’s one way a strong candidate might approach the challenge:

1. Pick a focused idea

Choose a problem that is narrow enough to solve well. For example:

  • An assistant that summarizes interview feedback.
  • A tool that turns messy notes into clean action items.
  • A workflow that helps organize application materials.

2. Define the value

Explain what the solution helps with:

  • Saves time.
  • Reduces manual work.
  • Improves clarity.
  • Makes a workflow easier to repeat.

3. Build the contribution

Create something that directly addresses the problem. Keep the implementation clean and easy to review.

4. Document the work

Add a clear explanation of:

  • The problem.
  • The approach.
  • The result.
  • Any tradeoffs or assumptions.

5. Open the pull request

When the work is ready, create a pull request and make sure it includes the label:

agentkit-challenge

Use this PR creation link:
Create a Pull Request

If you need to add the label during review, use the PR label name:
agentkit-challenge

6. Share a short walkthrough

Record a quick video explaining what you built and why it matters. Keep it short, clear, and easy to follow 📹

🔍 Review criteria

Submissions are generally evaluated on:

  • Originality.
  • Clarity.
  • Practical value.
  • Quality of execution.
  • Overall presentation.

A smaller idea can still be a strong submission if it is focused and well done. In many cases, a clean, elegant solution beats a complicated one.

💬 Need help?

If you have questions or need support, use the team Slack channel here:
Join Slack Support

Look for the #mission-possible channel to ask questions, share progress, or request help. The internal team will monitor the channel and support candidates where needed.

🎉 Final note

This challenge is meant to highlight people who can think clearly, build thoughtfully, and communicate well. Bring your best idea, keep it focused, and make the submission easy to review.

Good luck — and have fun with it ✨