SourceVision maps it
ndx analyze .Inventory the codebase, find rough edges, and create context that a person or agent can use without starting cold.
The point
A hackathon for practical experiments, not polished theater.
This is meant to be practical and a little experimental: choose a real thing, run it through n-dx, and show the before-and-after.
That could be a real repo, a sample project, a technical workflow, a planning problem, or a product idea. The shared question is simple: did the work get easier to understand, plan, test, or ship?
The n-dx loop
Move from codebase understanding to product work to autonomous execution.
n-dx connects SourceVision, Rex, and Hench so teams can turn messy project context into a structured plan and then execute against it with tests.
Rex plans it
ndx recommend .Turn findings into a real PRD with epics, features, tasks, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.
Hench works it
ndx work .Pick a task, write tests, write code, and keep the execution grounded in your project standards.
Bring one thing
Good entries start with something specific.
The challenge is open-ended on purpose. These are starting points, not constraints.
Real repo
Run n-dx on a codebase you actually care about and show what it surfaced.
Sample project
Use a small project to test how the loop behaves on a clean, inspectable target.
Technical workflow
Apply n-dx to a repeated process that needs clearer planning or execution.
Planning problem
Use Rex to turn ambiguous work into a task tree you would trust.
Product idea
Start with an idea and see whether n-dx can shape it into buildable work.
Award categories
We are looking for changed work, surprising use, and useful relief.
Biggest Bug
For the rough edge, dependency, failure mode, or hidden assumption that deserved daylight.
Prize: En Dash color sweatshirt plus a beanie or cap.Small Change, Great Impact
For the tiny change that removed a disproportionate amount of friction.
Prize: En Dash color shirt plus Values-Based Consulting.Most Unique Project
For the project, workflow, or idea that applies n-dx in the most original useful way.
Prize: En Dash color shirt plus a YETI.Participation Prize
For everyone who joins the challenge and shares what they tried.
Prize: black En Dash t-shirt.Schedule
Kick off together, work async, submit what changed.
June 8, 2026
Kickoff
Join the remote kickoff from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. We will frame the challenge, show the loop, and point people to submission channels.
June 8-12, 2026
Build and share
Run n-dx against your chosen project, capture artifacts, and post repo links, screenshots, notes, or results in the GitHub discussion.
More details soon
Review and awards
Final review logistics and follow-up format are still being prepared.
Join in
Bring the work that has been waiting for a better loop.
Sign up for the kickoff, follow the submissions thread, or talk with En Dash about sponsoring, collaborating, or running a challenge with your team.
More event details are coming soon. The useful thing now is choosing the real problem you want to try.