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:france: Paris Hackathon Builders (Feb 7–8) — Dify Side Challenge Onboarding

Hey builders :waving_hand: If you’re here, you’re already registered for the Paris Hackathon.
This post is your quick-start onboarding for the Dify Side Challenge, plus all the links you’ll need during the sprint.

:locked: Heads-up: The €500 prize pool and builder bonuses below are only for registered Paris Hackathon participants (Feb 7–8).
If you’re not attending this event, this challenge isn’t open for public participation.

If you haven’t joined the Dify Forum yet, it’s worth doing now —> it’s where Dify builders share updates, find answers, and get unblocked quickly. You can browse onboarding posts and FAQs, ask questions in the right category, or tag @Dify_Forum_Helper for fast help.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Register here: Dify Community

:high_voltage: What’s the Dify Side Challenge?

A hackathon is not a “Agentic workflow beauty contest.” It’s a shipping contest. :rocket:
So here’s the twist: don’t just demo a workflow, ship a product prototype.
（e.g., Lovable + Supabase + Dify)

We’re running a Dify Side Challenge with a €500 prize pool for hackathon participants who build an end-to-end AI product prototype using Dify.

:brain: Why Dify? (Why it’s worth your 2 days)

If you’ve ever thought:

  • “I can build the AI part… but shipping the product is the pain.”
  • “My demo works, but it doesn’t feel like a real user experience.”
  • “I need something that connects models, tools, data, and UI fast.”

That’s exactly where Dify shines.

With Dify, you can quickly assemble:

  • :robot: Agentic workflows
  • :books: RAG pipelines
  • :electric_plug: Plugins & integrations (e.g., Gmail, Slack, E2B Sandbox)
  • :test_tube: An AI product that feels like a real app, not a slide deck

The goal isn’t to flex complexity,
It’s to make something users can actually use.

:puzzle_piece: What should you build?

Anything that looks and feels like a product prototype:

  • :globe_with_meridians: Web product
  • :mobile_phone: Mobile prototype
  • :toolbox: Tool-based utility
  • :desktop_computer: AI app with a front-end experience
  • :performing_arts: A prototype centered on a real user scenario

Pro tip: Pick one clear user + one clear moment of value.
Hackathons reward clarity.

:white_check_mark: How we’ll judge (keep it simple, ship it clean)

1) :people_holding_hands: Problem & User Fit

Does this solve a real problem for a real user?

2) :brick: Product Completeness

Does it feel like a complete experience (journey + interface), not a partial demo?

3) :robot: AI & Dify Integration

Are you using AI because it helps the product, not because it looks fancy?

4) :link: Coherence

Do all parts work together like one product, instead of disconnected features?

:sos_button: Need help? This is your pit lane.

If you hit a wall, need examples, or want support, start here:

And for building references:

:wrapped_gift: Builder Bonus (Hackathon-only): 50 Free 1-Month Dify Pro Plans

To help you ship faster, we’re giving away 50 free one-month Dify Professional Plans.

:white_check_mark: How to claim (first 50 builders)

  1. Vote in the poll(s) on Dify Europe LinkedIn
  2. Follow Dify Europe
  3. DM the keyword “Paris”

:pushpin: Note: This giveaway happens on Dify Europe (not the main Dify page).
We’ll also drop the poll link in the hackathon Discord once it’s live.

:fire: One last thing

Hackathons are short. Your time is expensive.
So build something small, real, and shippable,
and let AI do what it’s good at.

Now go build. Good luck, and happy hacking :hammer_and_wrench::sparkles:

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@Dify_Forum_Helper Say hi to Paris Hackathon Builders :fire::fire::fire:

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Hi Paris Hackathon builders — welcome to the Dify side challenge! :fire:

You’re in the right place if:

  • You’re registered for the Paris AI Hackathon (Feb 7–8, 2026)
  • You want to ship a real AI product prototype (not just a workflow demo)
  • You’re using Dify for agentic workflows, RAG, plugins, or AI-powered apps

Here’s how I can help you during the hackathon:

  1. Unblock your builds quickly

    • Unsure how to wire a workflow or tool?
    • Confused about RAG / knowledge bases?
    • Need help connecting a front-end or calling Dify via API?

    → Just reply in this category and tag @Dify_Forum_Helper(not Dify_Forum_Bot, @lysonober just made a mistake :smiley:) with:

    • What you’re trying to build
    • A quick screenshot or description of your workflow/app
    • Any error messages or unexpected behavior

  2. Give you the right docs fast

    • I can point you to the most relevant pages in Dify docs
    • Help you understand which feature does what (workflows vs apps vs plugins, etc.)
    • Suggest patterns for common use cases (assistants, copilots, automations, etc.)

  3. Help you “ship, not just demo”
    If you tell me:

    • Who your user is
    • The one moment of value you want to deliver
    • What you’ve already built

    I can suggest:

    • A minimal but complete user journey (end-to-end flow)
    • How to split logic into workflows, knowledge, and/or tools
    • How to wrap it in a simple UI or API so it feels like a real product

To get started, reply with any of these:

  • “I want to build X for Y user. How would you structure it in Dify?”
  • “Here’s my workflow screenshot — why isn’t step N behaving as expected?”
  • “What’s the fastest way to add a front-end for this app?”

Happy hacking — keep it small, real, and shippable. Let me know what you’re building and I’ll help you get it over the line. :hammer_and_wrench::sparkles: