UPCOMING
2 Fast 2 MCP
Rev your engines and join our online hackathon! Run, orchestrate, and scale MCP-based agents with Archestra. It's not about how fast you code, it's about control, security, and architecture.
9 Feb - 15 Feb
$10,000+
+ exclusive swag
+ job interview at Archestra.ai with the CEO
About 2 Fast 2 MCP
In a world where AI agents need to go fast, there's only one platform that can keep up.
2 Fast 2 MCP is an online hackathon bringing together tinkerers, agent builders, DevOps engineers, and SREs from around the globe.
Harness the power of Archestra to run, orchestrate, secure, and observe MCP-based agents at scale.
Whether you're a DevOps veteran or just getting your license to ship AI systems, this hackathon is your track to prove what you're made of.
Remember: it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning.
But in this race, we reward the fastest setups and the cleanest architectures.
Floor It to Victory
Run powerful MCP-based agents that go from 0 to deployed in record time.
In a world where AI agents are becoming the new standard, teams need platforms that can keep up with the pace. Enter Archestra, your pit crew for running, orchestrating, and scaling MCP-based agents at speed.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing how AI agents interact with tools, data, and systems. Archestra brings those agents out of individual machines and into a centralized, governed, production-ready environment, with built-in security, observability, and cost control.
Whether you're a seasoned DevOps engineer, an SRE automating platforms, or a tinkerer experimenting with intelligent agents, this hackathon is your track to prove what you can ship, operate, and scale, not just demo.
This isn't about how much you can build.
It's about how cleanly you can run AI at full throttle.
Build Fast
No NOS required
Archestra accelerates MCP server development with intuitive APIs and seamless deployment. Go from idea to production faster than a quarter-mile run.
MCP Power
Powered by Archestra
Build Model Context Protocol servers that give AI agents the tools they need. Create custom integrations, data pipelines, and intelligent orchestration.
Win Big
$10,000+ in prizes
Cross the finish line and take home serious prizes. Top 3 racers split $10,000 plus exclusive swag. Because in this family, we reward excellence.
Winner's Circle
Cross the finish line and claim your victory. $10,000+ in prizes for the fastest builders.
Top 3 Podium Finishers
Champion of the Track
Speed Demon
Road Warrior
Pit Crew Rewards
Show your support for the crew! Star the Archestra repository on GitHub and share your participation on social media (don't forget to tag Archestra). Top 10 posts will win swag bundles - because family takes care of family.
Career Opportunities
All winners will get the opportunity to interview for a job position at Archestra.ai with the CEO. Showcase your skills and join the team building the future of MCP-based agent orchestration!
Sponsor
Archestra is a centralized, MCP-native AI platform that lets teams run, orchestrate, secure, and observe AI agents across an organization. It acts as the control plane for AI agents that use the Model Context Protocol, bringing them out of individual machines and into a shared, governed, production-ready environment. Archestra provides a unified runtime with built-in security guardrails, cost controls, observability, and a ChatGPT-style interface, so AI agents can be safely deployed, shared, and used at scale.
How to use it? For hackathon participants and innovators, Archestra provides an out-of-the-box infrastructure to rapidly prototype AI solutions – you get a chat UI, hundreds of connectors, multi-LLM support, and safety mechanisms all in one package. Instead of spending time worrying about servers, security, or integration plumbing, you can focus on building the fun part of your project (the agent's logic and impact), while Archestra handles the heavy lifting of running it reliably.
This allows tinkerers, agent builders, DevOps, and SREs alike to collaborate and iterate faster, unlocking AI's potential without the chaos. By using Archestra, teams can confidently say they have a centralized, secure AI platform in place, not just a cool demo, but something that could scale and slot right into a company's ecosystem the next day.
Judging Criteria
Potential Impact
Evaluates how effectively the project addresses a meaningful problem or unlocks a valuable use case for MCP servers and agent orchestration.
Creativity & Originality
Assesses the uniqueness of the idea and how Archestra is used in creative ways to solve problems.
Learning & Growth
Recognizes the learning curve tackled during the hackathon, especially for first-time MCP builders.
Technical Implementation
Reviews how well the idea was executed technically and the quality of integration with Archestra platform.
Aesthetics & UX
Considers how intuitive and user-friendly the final experience is, especially if the project has a frontend or CLI interface.
Best Use of Archestra
Evaluates how effectively the project leverages Archestra's MCP capabilities to run, orchestrate, and integrate powerful agents, while demonstrating innovative applications of the platform.