Mastra MCP AI Hackathon, and the Illegal Agents pivot

We kicked off April with the first-ever Mastra MCP Hackathon, focused on creating custom MCPs with Illegal Agents. This lead to Illegal Agents pivoting towards the metaverse.

Mastra MCP AI Hackathon, and the Illegal Agents pivot

The first Illegal Agents AI Hackathon was a groundbreaking success, with 70 developers from 13+ universities competing to build the most innovative AI agent systems. After intense judging rounds, we're proud to announce the winners who pushed the boundaries of what's possible with MCP technology.

🏆 Meet the Champions

1st Place: Omni Recruiter by Hashim Muhammad Nadeem

The Ultimate HR Automation Suite


This end-to-end recruitment system combines 7 custom MCP servers to:

  • Screen resumes from Google Drive
  • Analyze LinkedIn profiles (posts/likes/activity)
  • Conduct AI phone interviews with voice synthesis
  • Create GitHub repos for technical assessments
  • Send follow-up emails autonomously

Judges' note: "A staggeringly complete implementation that demonstrates MCP's potential in enterprise workflows."

2nd Place: AI Software Engineer by Talha Ali

An autonomous coding assistant that:

  • Writes and tests production-ready code
  • Pushes to GitHub repositories
  • Updates Supabase databases
  • Sends Slack notifications with test results

All Projects Showcase

Here are all the projects with a valid, working submission.

SummitAI by Abdullah Ashfaq

Revolutionizes meeting management by:

  • Extracting action items from notes/docs
  • Creating structured summaries
  • Sending alerts to Discord channels
  • File management automation

GitHub-Slack-Zoom Connector by Hamas Akram

Connects development workflows by:

  • Integrating GitHub with Slack
  • Enabling Zoom meeting interactions
  • Automating team collaboration

Excalidraw Agent by Abdullah

Visualizes ideas by:

  • Programmatically interacting with Excalidraw
  • Creating/updating visual diagrams
  • Saving drawings automatically

YouTube Analyzer by Muhammad Zubair

Enhances video consumption by:

  • Extracting key information from YouTube links
  • Generating summaries and notes
  • Enabling video Q&A
  • Finding specific content

Discord Moderator by Kaleemullah Younas

Automates server management by:

  • Scanning and moderating messages
  • Enforcing community rules
  • Managing roles/channels
  • Issuing warnings and alerts

Vision Buddy by Anas Khan

Supports student success by:

  • Planning educational journeys
  • Finding scholarships/opportunities
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Creating study roadmaps

n8n Workflow Manager by Mubashir Hamad

Create and Share Interactive Product Demos for Free | Supademo
Showcase your product with interactive product demos and guides that can be easily shared as a link or embedded in your website and blogs. Drive product adoption, increase engagement, and boost retention.

Automates workflows by:

  • Managing n8n automation workflows
  • Editing/updating workflows
  • Syncing with GitHub repositories

Instagram Post Automator by Samiullah

Simplifies social media by:

  • Generating post content from descriptions
  • Auto-publishing to Instagram
  • Sending completion notifications

GitHub Repo Creator by Shozab Mehdi

Accelerates development by:

  • Creating GitHub repositories on command
  • Simplifying project setup
  • Handling repository initialization

Workflow Automation Scout by Muhammad Usman

Enhances productivity by:

  • Analyzing repetitive tasks
  • Providing automation guidance
  • Implementing workflow solutions

GitHub-Slack Manager by Abdullah Faisal

Built a Slack-based Dev Assistant in 24 hours. Watch the demo. | ABDULLAH FAISAL posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Just dropped a quick demo of our Slack-based Dev Assistant built during NaSCon AI Hackathon.💻 Platform used: illegalagents.ai Talk to it like a human — it reviews PRs, creates repos, writes docs, edits code & even notifies your team. All from illegalagents. No tab switching. No drama. Check it out 👇

Streamlines development by:

  • Managing GitHub functions
  • Providing Slack notifications
  • Keeping teams informed

The Sentinel by Sohaib Sarosh Shamsi

Improves code quality by:

  • Generating unit tests automatically
  • Identifying untested API endpoints
  • Analyzing endpoint functionality
  • Integrating with CI/CD pipelines

Discord Time Scheduler by Shah Faisal

AI agent schedules and reschedules on Discord | Faisal Azmat posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Imagine your calendar saying: 'Hold up... you can’t be in two places at once.'" Meet a Discord-native AI agent with a mind of its own — it schedules, detects overlaps, and negotiates your time like a personal assistant that never sleeps (and never asks for a raise ☕). Built during my first AI hackathon using Illegal Agents website, this isn’t just AI on Discord — it’s AI in sync with you. In this short demo: 💬 Natural conversation ⚠️ Smart conflict detection 🔁 Real-time rescheduling All happening inside your server. 🎥 Watch it in action — because calendars should be more than just boxes and dates. #AI #HackathonProject #SmartScheduling #Automation #DiscordAgent #CreativeTech #StudentInnovation #illegalagents.ai

Organizes time by:

  • Creating events from natural language
  • Detecting scheduling conflicts
  • Suggesting resolution options
  • Updating schedules dynamically

Omni Swap by Muhammad Etisam Ul Haq

Supports developers by:

  • Providing code analysis/review
  • Offering debugging assistance
  • Suggesting architectural designs
  • Recommending best practices

Code Scribe by Muhammad Etisam Ul Haq

Automates documentation by:

  • Analyzing code files
  • Generating structured docs
  • Saving to project directories
  • Maintaining documentation

By the Numbers: Hackathon Impact

Developer Feedback:

  • 92% said MCP concepts were clearly explained
  • 10/10 recommendation score from winners
  • "Super easy to make AI agents quickly!" - Hashim M. Nadeem (1st Place)

What We Learned

The Good:

Rapid Prototyping Works
Teams built complex agents like YouTube Analyzer and Instagram Poster in <24 hours

Community Engagement
70+ new Discord members with 13 developers experimenting with custom MCP servers

Strategic Partnerships
FAST-NUCES leveraged the event for international branding through our global judge panel

The Challenges:

⚠️ Platform Stability
Early-stage bugs caused frustration during development sprints

⚠️ UX Complexity
New users needed clearer onboarding for MCP server setup

⚠️ Deployment Gaps
Limited GitHub/CLI integration hindered production readiness

The Road Ahead

Based on participant feedback, we're prioritizing:

  • Enterprise Pivot: Focusing on B2B agent deployments (ERP/CRM integrations)
  • UX Overhaul: Streamlining the MCP creation workflow
  • Case Studies: Documenting winning projects like Omni Recruiter for developer outreach

"This validated that non-coders can build powerful AI systems—we just need to smooth the onboarding."
— Hackathon Organizing Team

Update 05/08/2025: For now, the Illegal Agents team has pivoted in another direction, more towards social gaming.

Gratitude & Next Steps

Special thanks to:

  • Upstreet and Illegal Agents for taking the opportunity
  • FAST-NUCES Islamabad for hosting at NaSCon 2025
  • Grayhat for operational execution
  • Our judges from Illegal Agents' engineering team

For Participants: