about 10 hours ago
Submissions are closed — one more way to win 💬
The build is done — now share what you learned.
Submissions are closed, but there’s still one more opportunity to win. Splunk is awarding 5 Most Valuable Feedback Prizes of $200 each to participants who submit standout responses to their feedback survey. The feedback window closes June 19th at 9:00 AM PT — so you have a few days.
What’s in the survey?
The form asks about your hands-on experience with Splunk’s AI capabilities during the hackathon — what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d improve. You’ll cover:
- Which tools you used (MCP Server, AI Assistant, AI Toolkit, Hosted Models,…
4 days ago
Before you submit: the most common reasons projects don't make the cut 🔍
The Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon closes on June 15th at 9:00 AM PT. We want every project to get a fair review, so here's exactly what we check — and the most common reasons submissions get disqualified. Take a few minutes to confirm none of these apply to you before the deadline.
- Splunk AI capabilities aren't actually used. This is the single biggest reason. Your project must use Splunk's AI capabilities at runtime — projects built only on other tools (e.g., Gemini or Firebase alone), mock prototypes with simulated Splunk output, or projects that only describe a planned…
4 days ago
Final checklist before you submit ⏰
The Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon closes on June 15th at 9:00 AM PT. If you’re still building, now is the time to finalize and submit. Don’t let your work go unrecognized — even a rough-but-functional project is worth submitting.
Submit your project →
Final submission checklist
- ✅ Code repository is public with an open source license visible in the repo’s About section
- ✅ README includes clear setup and run instructions
- ✅ Demo video is under 3 minutes, uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku, and set to public
- ✅ Architecture diagram shows how your solution interacts with Splunk and integrates AI
- …
13 days ago
We’re halfway there — here’s how to make your project shine 💡
Halfway there — make your project shine 💡
We’re at the midpoint of the Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon. If you’ve started building — great! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to put together something strong. The deadline is June 15th.
What judges are looking for
A reminder of the four judging criteria, each weighted equally:
- Technological Implementation — Does the project demonstrate quality software development?
- Design — Is the user experience and design well thought out?
- Potential Impact — How big of an impact could the project have?
- Quality of the Idea — How creative and unique is the…
29 days ago
Submissions are open — time to build ⚡
Submissions are open — let’s go ⚡
The moment you’ve been preparing for is here. Submissions for the Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon are officially open. You have until June 15th to build, refine, and submit your project.
Submission checklist
Before you submit, make sure you have all of the following:
- ✅ Public code repository with an open source license, README, and setup instructions
- ✅ Demo video (under 3 minutes) uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku
- ✅ Architecture diagram showing how your solution interacts with Splunk and integrates AI
- ✅ Text description of your project’s features and…
about 1 month ago
The challenge is live — and so are the prizes 🎉
It’s official: challenge details and prizes are live 🎉
Today’s the day! We’ve just revealed the full challenge requirements and prize breakdown for the Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon. Head to the overview page to see everything.
View challenge details & prizes →
What you’re building
Build an AI-powered solution in observability, security, or developer experience that makes systems smarter — from detecting threats to automating ops — using Splunk’s latest AI capabilities.
Three tracks are now live:
- 🔭 Observability — Help engineering teams detect anomalies earlier and automate operational responses
- 🔐 Security — Help security teams detect threats faster and…
about 2 months ago
Your Splunk AI toolkit is waiting 🛠️
Submissions don’t open until May 18th — but the builders who hit the ground running on launch day are often the ones who win. Now is your window to explore Splunk’s AI capabilities, get your environment set up, and start shaping your idea.
📅 Just a heads up: the build period officially starts when submissions open on May 18th.
Everything you need is on the Resources page
We’ve loaded the Resources page with docs and tutorials covering all of Splunk’s latest AI capabilities — from Splunk MCP Server and AI Assistant to AI Toolkit, Hosted Models, and more. It’s your…