Weekend Challenge: Build an agent people actually enjoy using
Build an agent, write about, first 100 get $100 in AWS credits. Plus, 10 random entries will get an AWS builder backpack
Last weekend you told us the agent you wish you could talk to. This weekend you build one, and you write up how you did it. The first 100 qualifying articles each win $100 in AWS credits.
On top of that, we will draw 10 random winners from all qualifying articles to receive an AWS Builder Backpack. Terms apply
There is no random drawing for the credits: if you complete the challenge and are one of the first 100 to submit, you win.
Build an agent people actually enjoy using, then write the article that shows us how.
What to build this weekend 🏗️
Build a working agent and pay attention to the experience of using it. That could mean a friendly first run, clear responses, a helpful error message, or a personality that fits the job. Small and delightful beats big and clunky.
How to qualify ✍️
Publish a Builder Center article that includes everything in the table below. Minimum 500 words.
| Your article must include | What to cover |
|---|---|
| What and who | What your agent does and who it is for. |
| How you built it | How you built it, including the AWS services and tools you used. |
| The delightful detail | The one thing you did to make it enjoyable to use, and how you know it worked. |
| Proof it works | A link, screenshot, or short clip of your agent in action. |
| Article tag | #agents |
Complete your Builder Profile. Your entry is only valid if your profile includes:
● Profile image
● Country
● About section filled in
How to enter 🎯
Publish your article on Builder Center between October 9, 12:00 AM PT / 07:00 UTC and October 12, 1:00 PM PT / 20:00 UTC with the tag #agents.
Timeline ⏰
| Milestone | When |
|---|---|
| Opens | October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM PT / 07:00 UTC |
| Deadline | October 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM PT / 20:00 UTC |
| Evaluation | Complete within 2 weeks of the deadline |
| Winners notified | By email and an updated Builder Center article |
Prizes 🎁
The first 100 qualifying articles each win $100 in AWS credits. We will also draw 10 random winners from all qualifying articles, and each receives an AWS Builder Backpack.
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