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Clank Tank Hackathon Edition

Welcome to the documentation for adapting Clank Tank to judge hackathons using AI-powered judges.

Overview

Clank Tank Hackathon Edition transforms our AI-powered game show platform into an automated hackathon judging system. Projects are evaluated by our AI judges (Marc, Shaw, Spartan, and Peepo) through a two-round process that combines technical analysis with community feedback.

Documentation Structure

📋 Show Configuration

Complete guide to the hackathon adaptation including: - Judge personalities and adaptations - Two-round judging system - Scoring criteria and weights - Submission form requirements

🔧 Technical Implementation Options

Option 1: Using Existing Infrastructure

Leverage Clank Tank's current technology stack: - Reuse sheet_processor.py and pitch_manager.py - Integrate with existing AI research pipeline - Minimal new code required

Option 2: WordPress Self-Contained

Build everything within WordPress + Elementor: - Custom plugin with full integration - ACF field management - REST API endpoints - Discord webhook support

🎨 Creative Enhancements

Optional visual improvements: - 2D composition strategies - AI-generated backgrounds - Props and overlay suggestions - Interactive creative partner guide

Getting Started

  1. Review the Show Configuration to understand the concept
  2. Choose a technical implementation path based on your resources
  3. Check the Milestones for development priorities
  4. Optionally explore Creative Enhancements

Key Features

  • AI-Powered Judging: Four distinct AI personalities evaluate projects
  • Two-Round System: Initial technical review + community-informed final scoring
  • Automated Research: AI analyzes GitHub repos and project viability
  • Community Integration: Discord reactions influence final scores
  • Flexible Implementation: Choose between existing infrastructure or WordPress

Contact

For questions or contributions, please check the GitHub repository.