Calling makers, designers, engineers, PMs, and more: we’re launching the Pendo MCP Hackathon —a community-first sprint to build bold, useful MCP integrations. Think fast prototyping, helpful mentors, and a demo that actually works.

Registration opens November 12, and the build window is 30 days.

What is Pendo MCP?

Pendo MCP is Pendo’s external MCP server for making product signals accessible and actionable outside Pendo—from usage events and feature adoption to guide metrics and other metadata. For this hackathon, Pendo MCP is the playground: you’ll build a small server that uses Pendo data to power an AI experience, workflow, or integration. The goal is practical, demoable projects that show how product data unlocks brand new experiences. 

Why put product data into AI tools and workflows?

Because product data is where real customer behavior lives. When AI gets product context it stops guessing and starts acting:

  • More useful outputs. AI that sees how people actually use a product can suggest precise improvements, personalized onboarding, or targeted nudges
  • Faster decisions. Teams get grounded recommendations (not abstract ideas). 
  • Better automation. Imagine a bot that drafts a rollout plan based on feature adoption metrics, or a help tool that offers in-app tips tailored to a user’s behavior
  • Safer & more credible AI. Grounding LLMs in factual product data reduces hallucination and makes AI suggestions actionable

In short: wiring Pendo product data into AI makes the results practical, measurable, and actually helpful.

Contest details

  • Registration opens: November 12, 2025
  • Build window: 30 days (submissions are due December 12, 2025)
  • Teams: You can work solo or form teams of up to 4 people
  • Who: Anyone at a paid Pendo customer org
  • Goal: Ship an original MCP project using Pendo MCP + record a demo and write a one-page overview

Contest vibe

This is a builder-first launchpad with support from the Pendo team. Expect:

• Mentor hours and office hours with the Pendo team 

• Pre-hack guides to get you unstuck

• A friendly community to find teammates and test ideas

• A finale where winners get credit, visibility, and prizes

What we’re looking for

Ship something that’s useful, clever, and solid. Judges will base scores on:

  • Technical execution & Pendo integration
  • Creativity & innovation
  • Practical impact
  • Clarity of demo & docs

Prizes & spotlight

Top prizes include credit on goods from Airpods to Yeti coolers, VIP Pendomonium 2026 tickets—plus the chance to meet Pendo product leaders and influence our roadmap.

Ready to build?

👉 Join the Pendo community group to get resources, registration info, and more.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll create. 

Need somewhere to start? Check out Pendo MCP tutorials here.