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Dev tools · December 20, 2015

Hacks – Find upcoming Hackathons near you via Linux terminal

A Linux terminal utility to find upcoming hackathons near you or at a particular location. - waseem18/Hacks

Hacks – Find upcoming Hackathons near you via Linux terminal launched on December 20, 2015 with 16 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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Hacks is a Linux terminal utility that helps developers find upcoming hackathons in their area or at specific locations. Users can search for hackathons directly from the command line rather than visiting multiple websites. The tool is designed for developers who prefer terminal-based workflows and want quick access to hackathon information without leaving their development environment.

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