Handbook
OpenClaw Global Unhackathon Handbook
Hack day without the noise.
Welcome to the OpenClaw Global Unhackathon.
Across 24 AI Tinkerers cities worldwide, builders are locking in for five focused hours of shipping code. No stage performance. No prizes. No demo theater.
Just serious builders working side-by-side.
This guide will help you understand the structure, expectations, and how to get the most out of the session.
Goals
- Ship something real.
- Set up or harden your OpenClaw infrastructure.
- Build or debug plugins and components.
- Unblock something that’s been sitting on your backlog.
- Trade patterns and implementation insights with other serious builders.
This is not about competition.
It’s about momentum.
What This Is (And What It Isn’t)
This is:
- A focused, heads-down build session.
- A curated room of active builders.
- Working code over slides.
- Optional demos at the end.
This is not:
- A pitch event.
- A sponsor showcase.
- A panel discussion.
- A prize-driven hackathon.
No judges.
No awards.
No ceremony.
Just build.
Theme: OpenClaw in the Real World
Your mission is simple: move your OpenClaw build forward.
Some starting directions:
- Deploy and configure OpenClaw locally or on dedicated hardware.
- Bring and configure a Mac mini or custom hardware setup.
- Harden your networking and infra.
- Develop new plugins, tools, or skills.
- Debug integrations that have been blocking you.
- Experiment with new workflows or agent capabilities.
There is no prescribed track.
The only question that matters:
What will you ship today?
Getting Started
Bring:
- Your laptop
- Charger
- Any hardware you plan to configure (if applicable)
- A concrete build plan
You may:
- Work solo
- Form a team organically during the session
- Help others debug
- Ask for help when stuck
There is no formal team size requirement.
Projects do not need to be “new ideas.”
They just need to move forward during the session.
Schedule
| Time (Local) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Doors Open - Check-in and workspace setup |
| 1:10 PM - 1:15 PM | Opening Framing - What this is (and what it isn’t) |
| 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Open Build Session - Heads-down shipping |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Pizza & Drinks - Refuel and connect |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Optional Show-and-Tell - 2–3 minute demos (working code only) |
Show-and-tell is optional.
If you demo:
- Keep it to 2–3 minutes.
- Show working code.
- No slide decks.
Submission (Optional)
Some cities may log builds in the event dashboard.
If submitting:
- Provide a project name
- Link your GitHub repo
- Briefly describe what you built
- Note what you accomplished during the session
There is no evaluation process.
Submissions exist for documentation and global recap only.
Rules
- Attendance is in-person only.
- This is a curated session for active builders.
- Respect the focused nature of the event.
- No recruiting pitches.
- No product selling.
- No sponsor presentations.
You own all IP created during the event.
You may use:
- Open-source tools
- Public APIs
- Sponsor technologies (if applicable)
If using pre-existing code, be transparent about what was built during the session.
Code of Conduct
We maintain a welcoming, inclusive, builder-first environment across all cities.
Please:
- Treat others with respect and professionalism.
- Share knowledge generously.
- Help unblock others when you can.
- Avoid harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior.
- Follow venue guidelines and organizer instructions.
Violations may result in removal from the event.
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this policy, notify a local organizer immediately.
Media & Photography
Photos may be taken during the event for community recap and global sharing.
By attending, you consent to appear in event photography.
If you need a photo removed, contact your local organizer after the event.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t about winning.
It’s about shipping.
Across dozens of cities, builders are locking in at the same time — debugging, deploying, hardening, experimenting.
Five hours.
No noise.
Just code.
See you on February 28.
Let’s build.