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About this edition
What is Vibe Forge?
Vibe Forge is a coding competition where creativity, problem-solving and artificial intelligence come together. Participants use AI-powered development tools to turn an idea into a working product, deploy it to a public URL, and explain it in a short video pitch.
Explore the challengeWho can participate?
The organizers have not announced this yet. Check the competition rules for updates.
Read eligibilityCan I enter as a team?
Solo entries are enabled. Teams of up to 3 members are enabled. Additional team eligibility rules are to be announced.
Read team rulesWhen is the submission deadline?
Your build period is 14 calendar days, counted from the moment your registration is complete — your dashboard shows a live countdown and your exact deadline. Any overall competition deadline is to be announced. All deadlines are checked using server time.
View the timelineWhich AI tools can I use?
Use AI-assisted development and explain your process. The organizers' list of allowed tools and any restrictions is to be announced.
See recommended toolsWhat do I need to submit?
A project title and description, the problem and solution, how you used AI, a working public product URL, and an uploaded video pitch. A GitHub repository is optional. Confirm originality and compliance with the rules before final submission.
Open your projectWhat are the video limits?
Maximum pitch length: 2 minutes. Maximum file size: 250 MB. MP4 and WebM are recommended. MOV uploads may need conversion before browser playback. The server checks the actual file, size, and duration.
Read submission rulesHow will projects be judged?
Problem and impact (10); Creativity and originality (10); Effective use of AI and prompting (20); Product functionality and execution (20); Reliability and interaction quality (10); UI/UX design and accessibility (10); Potential for further development (10); Clarity of video pitch (5); Documentation and demo readiness (5). The rubric totals 100 points and is scored by judges, not automatically.
View the rubricWhat are the prizes?
Prizes are to be announced. No prize amounts or winners have been announced here.
View prizesDo I need an account to explore?
You can read the event details, timeline, rules, privacy policy, How to Build and FAQs without an account. Sign in with Google or create an account with your e-mail when you are ready to register, save a project, or submit.
Create an accountCan I replace my submission?
You can replace your submission before the deadline, while submissions are open. An organizer must explicitly grant any deadline exception.
View submission statusWho can see my video and details?
Your video stays in private storage. You, authorized organizers, and judges assigned to your submission can watch it. Your contact number, age group and e-mail are visible only to authorized administrators — never to judges or the public. You can download or delete your data from Account settings.
Read the privacy noticeWhat is vibe coding?
Vibe coding means building software by describing what you want to an AI coding assistant, testing what it produces and steering it with follow-up prompts. You still make the decisions: what to build, what to keep and what to fix.
Is it free?
Yes. Entering Vibe Forge is free. Some tools you might choose to use have paid plans; you never need to pay to take part.
Who can join?
Anyone aged 13 or over, from anywhere, subject to the laws that apply where they live. Under-18s need a parent or guardian's agreement.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Beginners are welcome. What matters is a working product and a clear explanation of how you built it, including how you used AI.
How long do I have?
Your personal build period is 14 calendar days from the moment your registration is completed. Your dashboard shows a live countdown and your exact deadline.