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The UI Strikes Back
Join our online hackathon and build generative UI applications with the power of Tambo. May the components be with you.
Feb 2 - Feb 7
The UI Strikes Back 2026 Stats
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Sponsor testimonial
Working with WeMakeDevs was a game-changer for Tambo. What we imagined, Kunal and his team delivered, and then some. The results from our hackathon were staggering: we gained over 7,000 GitHub stars in just one week and saw thousands of developers actively building and engaging in our Discord.
The quality of the projects produced was incredible. If you are looking to tap into a global developer ecosystem, gather real-world feedback, and discover innovative use cases for your product, I highly recommend partnering with WeMakeDevs. They don't just run events; they build movements.
Michael Magan
CEO, Tambo
Participants testimonials
🚀 Participating in The UI Strikes Back hackathon! Exploring Generative UI using @TamboSDK — building UIs that adapt dynamically with AI instead of static layouts 🤖✨ Thanks @WeMakeDevs for hosting! Excited to ship & share soon 🔥
KundanReflecting on The UI Strikes Back. Moving from standard React to Generative UI was a total paradigm shift. Big thanks to @mrmagan_, @tambo_ai, and @WeMakeDevs for the Hackathon! 🤝
HoneyJust wrapped up the Project for UI-Strikes-Back Challenge hosted by @WeMakeDevs and @tamboi_ai. I made a http://SkillDebt.ai that takes your resume, and provide visual representation of the risk, gap, improvement in it. Now starting to write a blog about it!
PraveshJust wrapped The UI Strikes Back hackathon — what a ride! 🚀 Built Flex, Early days but solid foundation with cool features incoming.
k0xBuilt WanderAI for the @tambo_ai "The UI Strikes Back" hackathon - a conversational trip planner that streams interactive React components in real-time. Ask it to plan a trip and watch itineraries, budget breakdowns, and place cards render live in the chat. Had no idea about generative UI before this event, went from zero to streaming full React components from AI responses. Great learning experience overall!
AllenHuge shoutout to @tambo_ai and @WeMakeDevs for hosting this hackathon! This was a blast to build.
KishanAbout The UI Strikes Back
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... developers struggled with static UIs that couldn't adapt to their users. But a new hope has emerged! The UI Strikes Back is a galactic online hackathon that brings together developers, builders, and innovators from across the universe. Harness the power of Tambo's Generative UI SDK to build React applications where the AI decides which components to render based on natural language conversations. Whether you're a Jedi Master of code or a Padawan just beginning your journey, this hackathon is your chance to join the Rebel Alliance of innovative developers building the future of user interfaces.
Awaken Your UI Powers
Join the rebellion against static interfaces
In a galaxy of static interfaces, users are forced to learn complex applications and navigate through endless workflows. But the Force has awakened in the form of Generative UI!
With Tambo, you can build React apps that dynamically adapt to your users. The AI decides which components to render based on natural language - like having a protocol droid that understands over six million forms of user intent.
Whether you're a seasoned Jedi or a young Padawan, this hackathon gives you the power to build interfaces that truly respond to user needs.
Build Anything
No limits on your creativity
Create any project you want - chat interfaces, dashboards, AI assistants, or tools. The more Tambo features you use, the stronger your Force becomes.
Generative UI
Powered by Tambo
Use Tambo's React SDK to create interfaces where the AI chooses which components to render. Build apps that adapt like a true Jedi adapts to the situation.
Win Prizes
$6,000+ in rewards
Compete for galactic prizes, exclusive swag, and job/intern interviews at Tambo. Top 3 Jedi Masters take home $6,000 plus rewards.
Galactic Prizes & Rewards
Compete for legendary prizes and showcase your mastery of the Generative UI Force
Top 3 Jedi Masters
Rebel Alliance Rewards
Join the Rebel Alliance! Star the Tambo repository on GitHub and share your participation on social media (don't forget to tag Tambo). Top 10 posts will win swag bundles.
Career Opportunities
All winners will get the opportunity to interview for job and intern positions at Tambo. Showcase your skills and join the team building the future of Generative UI!
Sponsors
Tambo is a Generative UI SDK for React. Register your components, and the AI decides which ones to render based on natural language conversations. Users shouldn't have to learn your app - Generative UI shows the right components based on what someone is trying to do. Whether you're building a startup or scaling an enterprise application, Tambo makes creating adaptive, AI-powered interfaces simple and developer-friendly. Join the Rebel Alliance and build UIs that truly respond to user intent!
Build and ship your project with Charlie — get an autonomous TypeScript engineer in your GitHub repo. Charlie can implement new features end-to-end, create ship-ready PRs that match your repo's style and conventions, and iterate based on your feedback.
Get 10,000 credits ($500 of value) — more than enough for the hackathon and beyond!
Judging Criteria
Potential Impact
Evaluates how effectively the project addresses a meaningful problem or unlocks a valuable use case.
Creativity & Originality
Assesses the uniqueness of the idea and how Tambo is used in creative ways.
Learning & Growth
Recognizes the learning curve tackled during the hackathon, especially for first-time builders.
Technical Implementation
Reviews how well the idea was executed technically and the quality of integration with Tambo SDK.
Aesthetics & UX
Considers how intuitive and user-friendly the final experience is, especially if the project has a frontend.
Best Use Case of Tambo
Evaluates how effectively the project leverages Tambo's Generative UI capabilities to solve real-world problems and demonstrate innovative applications of the SDK.