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| 1 | +# 🚀 Lamatic AgentKit Challenge |
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| 3 | +[](#) |
| 4 | +[](https://lamatic.ai/docs/slack) |
| 5 | +[](https://github.com/Lamatic/AgentKit/pulls?q=is:open+is:pr+label:agentkit-challenge) |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +Welcome to the **Lamatic AgentKit Challenge** — a chance to show how you think, build, and communicate through a real contribution ✨ |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +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. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +## 🧠 What this challenge is about |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +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. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +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. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## ✅ What a strong submission looks like |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +A great submission usually includes: |
| 20 | +- A specific problem worth solving. |
| 21 | +- A solution that is simple, useful, and well thought out. |
| 22 | +- Clear documentation of what was built and why. |
| 23 | +- A pull request with the correct label. |
| 24 | +- A short video walkthrough that explains the work. |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +Think of it like a small product pitch, a working prototype, and a clear story all rolled into one 🎯 |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +## 🛠️ Example path to a good submission |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +Here’s one way a strong candidate might approach the challenge: |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +### 1. Pick a focused idea |
| 33 | +Choose a problem that is narrow enough to solve well. For example: |
| 34 | +- An assistant that summarizes interview feedback. |
| 35 | +- A tool that turns messy notes into clean action items. |
| 36 | +- A workflow that helps organize application materials. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### 2. Define the value |
| 39 | +Explain what the solution helps with: |
| 40 | +- Saves time. |
| 41 | +- Reduces manual work. |
| 42 | +- Improves clarity. |
| 43 | +- Makes a workflow easier to repeat. |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +### 3. Build the contribution |
| 46 | +Create something that directly addresses the problem. Keep the implementation clean and easy to review. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +### 4. Document the work |
| 49 | +Add a clear explanation of: |
| 50 | +- The problem. |
| 51 | +- The approach. |
| 52 | +- The result. |
| 53 | +- Any tradeoffs or assumptions. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### 5. Open the pull request |
| 56 | +When the work is ready, create a pull request and make sure it includes the label: |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +`agentkit-challenge` |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Use this PR creation link: |
| 61 | +[Create a Pull Request](https://github.com/Lamatic/AgentKit/compare/main...YOUR-BRANCH-NAME?expand=1) |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +If you need to add the label during review, use the PR label name: |
| 64 | +`agentkit-challenge` |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +### 6. Share a short walkthrough |
| 67 | +Record a quick video explaining what you built and why it matters. Keep it short, clear, and easy to follow 📹 |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## 🔍 Review criteria |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +Submissions are generally evaluated on: |
| 72 | +- Originality. |
| 73 | +- Clarity. |
| 74 | +- Practical value. |
| 75 | +- Quality of execution. |
| 76 | +- Overall presentation. |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +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. |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## 💬 Need help? |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +If you have questions or need support, use the team Slack channel here: |
| 83 | +[Join Slack Support](https://lamatic.ai/docs/slack) |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +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. |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +## 🎉 Final note |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +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. |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +Good luck — and have fun with it ✨ |
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