hackathon-team-recruiter

Goal

Identify the technical or domain gaps in an incomplete hackathon team, recommend the ideal profile for new members, and write a high-impact recruitment message to post on social channels (Discord, Slack, Telegram).

Trigger Conditions

Use this skill when:

You are entering a hackathon alone or with an incomplete team.
You need to recruit members with complementary skills to meet track requirements.
The hackathon has a maximum team size limit, and you want to fill remaining spots strategically.
Invoked during Phase 0 (Pre-Hackathon Preparation) or at the start of Phase 1.

Inputs

Input	Type	Required	Description
`current_members`	object[]	Yes	List of current team members, their skills, and roles
`max_team_size`	integer	Yes	Maximum allowed team size for the hackathon
`recruitment_target`	string	No	Specific number or range (e.g., '1', '1-2') of members to recruit
`target_track`	object	Yes	Track description, goals, and required tech stacks
`recruitment_channel`	string	No	Where the message will be posted (default: 'Discord')

Outputs

Output	Description
`gap_analysis`	Detailed analysis of technical and non-technical gaps based on the target track
`target_profiles`	Ideal candidate profiles describing required skills and key responsibilities
`recruitment_posts`	Tailored post drafts for Discord/Slack and Telegram/Twitter
`suggested_next_steps`	Tips on where to post and how to filter candidates during the team formation phase

Rules

If recruitment_target is not provided, calculate it as: max_team_size - current_members.length.
Prioritize filling critical development roles (e.g., a team with 3 backend devs needs a Frontend/UI owner).
The recruitment posts must be concise, use high-energy hackathon-style formatting, and specify the project's direction and existing stack.
Always list the "Existing Stack/Skills" so candidates know what tools are already covered.
Include a call-to-action (CTA) telling candidates how to reach out (e.g., DM or Discord tag).

Output Format

gap_analysis:
  critical_missing_skills:
    - "<skill>"
  secondary_missing_skills:
    - "<skill>"
  potential_bottlenecks:
    - "<bottleneck>"

target_profiles:
  - profile_name: "<string>"
    required_skills:
      - "<skill>"
    responsibilities:
      - "<responsibility>"
    importance: "<high|medium>"

recruitment_posts:
  short_format: |
    <Concise post for Telegram, Twitter, or quick Discord channels — max 150 words>
  long_format: |
    <Detailed post for Slack, Discord team-finder, or email — includes project concept, stack, and who you need>

suggested_next_steps:
  - "<action step>"

Example

Input:

current_members:
  - name: "Alex"
    skills: ["Python", "FastAPI", "Machine Learning", "PyTorch"]
  - name: "Sam"
    skills: ["PostgreSQL", "Database Design", "System Architecture"]
max_team_size: 4
recruitment_target: "1-2"
target_track:
  name: "AI-Powered Patient Care"
  description: "Build a web-based portal connecting doctors and patients using real-time generative AI."
  required_tech: ["React or Next.js", "FastAPI", "OpenAI API"]
recruitment_channel: "Discord team-finder"

Output:

gap_analysis:
  critical_missing_skills:
    - "React / Next.js"
    - "UI/UX Design / Tailwind CSS"
  secondary_missing_skills:
    - "Pitching / Public Speaking"
    - "Frontend deployment (Vercel)"
  potential_bottlenecks:
    - "The team has excellent AI and backend skills but cannot visualize the solution; without a frontend, the demo will fail."

target_profiles:
  - profile_name: "Frontend Developer & UI/UX Owner"
    required_skills:
      - "React or Next.js"
      - "Tailwind CSS / shadcn/ui"
      - "Figma (basic mocking)"
    responsibilities:
      - "Design and implement the web dashboard interface"
      - "Integrate backend APIs into frontend pages"
      - "Configure Vercel for fast frontend deployments"
    importance: "high"

recruitment_posts:
  short_format: |
    🚀 **AI Patient Care Team Looking for a Frontend/UI Wizard!** 🚀
    We have AI (PyTorch/FastAPI) and DB (PostgreSQL) covered. We need 1 React/Next.js dev to build a stunning UI and hook up APIs. 
    **Target Track:** AI-Powered Patient Care (Web portal for doctor-patient AI interactions).
    **Our stack:** Python, FastAPI, Postgres.
    **You bring:** React/Next.js, Tailwind, and a passion for clean UI.
    DM me to chat! Let's build something awesome together! 💻✨
  long_format: |
    🔥 **Team Recruitment: AI-Powered Patient Care Track** 🔥
    
    Hey everyone! We are a group of 2 developers (AI/ML Specialist & Database Engineer) gearing up for the Hackathon. We have a solid backend and ML architecture sketched out, but we need frontend horsepower to bring it to life.
    
    **What we are building:**
    A web-based portal that connects doctors and patients, using real-time LLM agents to summarize consultations and suggest follow-up plans.
    
    **Our current team:**
    - Alex: Python, FastAPI, PyTorch (AI/ML logic)
    - Sam: PostgreSQL, Database Design, System Architecture
    
    **Who we are looking for (1-2 members):**
    - **Frontend Developer:** Proficient in React or Next.js, Tailwind CSS. You will own the UI and integrate FastAPI endpoints. Bonus points if you have Figma experience!
    - **Pitcher / PM (Optional):** If you love storytelling, slide design, and can help structure the demo narrative, we want you!
    
    **Why join us?**
    We have the core technical backend already prepared. With your frontend skills, we can easily ship a highly polished, working MVP.
    
    👉 **How to join:** Reply to this thread or send a DM to Alex! Let's win this track! 🚀

suggested_next_steps:
  - "Post the short format in the main #team-formation Discord channel."
  - "Pin the long format in the hackathon Slack workspace under #recruitment."
  - "When candidates reach out, ask to see a quick portfolio link or GitHub profile showing working React apps."
  - "Run a 5-minute call with candidates to ensure timezone alignment and communication chemistry."

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