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.
    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

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
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
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:
- View LinkedIn announcement
 - Join our Discord to continue building
 

