Hacktoberfest 2026
DevOps Challenge
Contribute to open source in 7 days. No coding required - just JSON and Markdown. Each day takes 5-15 minutes and earns you a Hacktoberfest PR.
What You Need
GitHub Account
Free account to fork repos and submit PRs
Text Editor
VS Code, Vim, or any editor for JSON/Markdown
5-15 min/day
Each challenge is quick and focused
How It Works
Star the repo
Star the DevOps Daily repository on GitHub
Fork it
Fork the repo to your own GitHub account
Pick a day
Choose a challenge and follow the instructions
Submit a PR
Open a pull request with your contribution
Share it
Share your PR on social media with #DevOpsDaily
Star the repo
Star the DevOps Daily repository on GitHub
Fork it
Fork the repo to your own GitHub account
Pick a day
Choose a challenge and follow the instructions
Submit a PR
Open a pull request with your contribution
Share it
Share your PR on social media with #DevOpsDaily
The Challenge
One task per day, each building on your familiarity with the project. All contributions are JSON or Markdown edits.
Add Yourself
Add your profile to the DevOps Experts directory. Get a profile page with a backlink to your site.
Add Your Favorite Tool
Add a DevOps tool you love to the Toolbox page. Name, description, link, and category.
Add a Quiz Question
Add 1 multiple-choice question to an existing quiz. Include an explanation for the answer.
Add a Flashcard
Add 1-2 flashcards to an existing flashcard set. Front/back format in JSON.
Share a Tip
Add a practical tip or gotcha to an existing blog post or guide. Something you learned the hard way.
Find & Fix Something
Browse the site and fix a typo, broken link, outdated info, or formatting issue you spot.
Share Your Stack
Write a short profile of your DevOps setup. What tools you use, how they fit together, and why.
Bonus: Build Something
Go big! Create a new quiz, write a tool comparison, build a checklist, or contribute a game/simulator.
Rewards
Every contribution earns you something. Complete all 8 days for a chance to win prizes.
Hacktoberfest PRs
Each day counts toward your Hacktoberfest badge or tree.
Expert Profile + Backlink
Day 1 gives you a public profile on our Experts Directory.
Featured Profile
Top 3 contributors get a highlighted profile on the experts page for a month.
Newsletter Shoutout
Contributors get featured in the DevOps Daily weekly newsletter.
Complete All 8 Days
Everyone who finishes all 8 days gets DevOps Daily stickers shipped to them, plus a chance to win DigitalOcean credit in our raffle.
Get Your Environment Ready
Need a cloud dev environment? Get $200 free credit on DigitalOcean to spin up a droplet.
Share Your Progress
Each day you contribute, share your PR on social media. Tag us and use #DevOpsDaily - we repost the best ones!
Copy-paste for X / Twitter:
I just completed Day [X] of the @thedevopsdaily Hacktoberfest challenge! 🎃 [What you did] Join the challenge: devops-daily.com/hacktoberfest #Hacktoberfest #DevOpsDaily #OpenSource
Copy-paste for LinkedIn:
Day [X] of the DevOps Daily Hacktoberfest challenge done! ✅ [What you contributed and what you learned] It's beginner-friendly and takes just 5-15 minutes per day. Check it out: devops-daily.com/hacktoberfest #Hacktoberfest #DevOps #OpenSource
Stay Updated
Follow us for daily challenge reminders, contributor highlights, and DevOps tips.
Contribution Templates
Copy these templates to get started. Each one shows the exact JSON structure you need.
content/experts/your-name.json
{
"name": "Your Name",
"title": "DevOps Engineer",
"bio": "Short bio about yourself...",
"avatar": "/images/experts/your-name.jpg",
"skills": ["Docker", "Kubernetes", "Terraform"],
"location": "City, Country",
"website": "https://yoursite.com",
"github": "your-github",
"linkedin": "your-linkedin",
"available": true
}content/quizzes/<quiz-name>.json
{
"question": "What command lists running containers?",
"options": [
"docker ps",
"docker list",
"docker show",
"docker containers"
],
"correct": 0,
"explanation": "docker ps lists running containers. Add -a to see all."
}content/flashcards/<set-name>.json
{
"front": "What is a Kubernetes Pod?",
"back": "The smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes. A pod wraps one or more containers that share storage and network."
}Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know React or Next.js to participate?
No! Most contributions are JSON or Markdown files. You just need to know how to fork a repo and submit a pull request.
Do I have to complete all 7 days?
No, you can pick whichever days interest you. Each day is an independent contribution.
Do these PRs count toward Hacktoberfest?
Yes! As long as the PRs are accepted and the repo has the hacktoberfest topic, they count toward your Hacktoberfest total.
When does the challenge start?
October 1, 2026. But you can start exploring the repo and setting up your environment anytime before that.
What is the Experts Directory?
A page on DevOps Daily where you can list yourself as a DevOps expert with your bio, skills, and links. It gives you a public profile with a backlink to your own site.
Can I contribute outside of the 7-day challenge?
Absolutely! The challenge is just a structured starting point. We welcome all contributions year-round.
Ready to contribute?
Star the repo, fork it, and pick your first challenge. See you in October!
Get Started on GitHub