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Join the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge: Ghost in the Machine! $2,850 in Prizes Across 21 Winners.

Jem on October 26, 2026

Week 4 of our Hacktoberfest DEV Challenges starts today, and it's our final challenge of the series! Running through October 31, the Hacktoberfest ...
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Ben Halpern The DEV Team •

Woohoo, good luck!

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Stefan •

A haunted terminal that digs through git history and tells you why a suspicious line exists would be fun. Especially when the ghost turns out to be your own commit from three years ago. Bonus points if it cites the commit before accusing you 😂

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Dexoryn •

The strongest projects will probably be the ones that balance a creative idea with a clear technical reason for using open models.

A spooky demo might catch attention, but showing how the model works, where it struggles, and what the developer learned could make the submission much more convincing.

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Fayaz •

All the best to those who'll participate! 👻
And to those like me, who'd love to participate, but may not get enough time! 🫠🥰

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Ankan Roy •

Here is my submission post take a look :)
dev.to/ankanju/ghost-in-the-machin...

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Paul Ayoade •

Oops, am in

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Wilcard •

Let's see how this part plays out..

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alex wong •

good luck!

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田中マン •

Hello, I’m new here. Wishing everyone the best of luck.

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sarah •

Hello everybody, I'm new here i just need a head startup with the projects. Thanks