Vibe Code Cup
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Elite builders • Timed challenge • Hard reveal at kickoff

Vibe Code Cup

What this is
A premium builder competition where talent, workflow, and shipping speed all matter.
Real builders
Open applications
Sponsor slots open

Apply to compete

Compete in a timed challenge and show how you build under pressure.

Competitor application
Swap this for Tally, Typeform, Formspree, or your backend when ready.
Who should apply
Builders with tasteFeatured
Clear workflowsOn stream
Interesting tool stacksVisible
Ship-ready submissionsJudged

Format

One reveal. One clock. Real software under pressure.

01

Kickoff

The challenge is revealed live at kickoff. No advance prep.

02

Sprint

Bring whatever tools you trust. You have 90 minutes to build, test, and submit.

03

Finale

Top entries rise to the top and move into the streamed showdown.

Judging pass

Correctness

The code has to work.

Judging pass

Submission speed

Fast finishers get rewarded.

Judging pass

Execution speed

Faster code rises higher.

For viewers

Watch the challenge drop, the leaderboard move, and the top entries fight for the win.

Watch

Challenge reveal

The moment everyone sees the problem for the first time.

Watch

Workflow on display

See which stacks, tools, and habits actually hold up under pressure.

Watch

Final showdown

The top entries advance and fight for the win on the stream.

Sponsor value

Put your brand in front of builders, operators, and the audience following what software looks like next.

Quick answers

Simple enough for the audience. Serious enough for the builders.

Do competitors know the challenge?

No. The challenge is disclosed only at kickoff.

What tools are allowed?

All tools are allowed during the build. Final submissions still need to stand on their own.

Who is this for?

Builders who want to compete, viewers who want to watch, and brands that want to back the next wave.