Introduction

You'll have access to the following resources throughout the build sprint. Make sure you set everything up before May 25 so you're not losing build time on Day 1.

Tools and Technologies

  • Claude API: your $25 credit will be shared via email before kickoff
  • Claude Pro: access provided for the duration of the sprint
  • Claude Code: Anthropic's agentic coding CLI (recommended for building faster)
  • Anthropic Docs: docs.anthropic.com
  • Claude API Quickstart: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/quickstart
  • Prompt Engineering Guide: docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/build-with-claude/prompt-engineering/overview

Inspiration

  • "Machines of Loving Grace" by Dario Amodei: the essay this hackathon is built around
  • Talk to mentors from the CBC team during the build sprint: we'll be available on the participant group chat
  • Look at what previous Claude Builders Club projects have shipped at other universities

Contact Us & Support Channels

Set up your developer account and generate API Keys

Quickstart guide to make your first API call

Get started with Claude Code

Anthropic Cookbook for code snippets and guides for common workflows

Anthropic Quickstart repo to start building applications

API documentation for all features and products

Anthropic hackathon workshop slides