Can we collect GitHub links and team names during registration?

Yes. Custom form fields can collect GitHub profiles, LinkedIn URLs, team names, T-shirt sizes, and dietary restrictions.

Can we approve hackers manually before sending passes?

Yes. URPASS has built-in approval workflows. Applications remain in pending status until you approve them individually or in bulk, which immediately dispatches their QR pass.

Does the scanner work in dark or dim venue lighting?

Yes. The scanner uses high-contrast QR decoding algorithms and screen backlighting from the attendee's phone to recognize passes in under 0.3s even in dim auditoriums.

Can we use AI agents to manage our hackathon via MCP?

Yes. Connect Claude Desktop or Cursor to `https://urpass.space/api/mcp` or run `npx urpass-mcp` to approve hackers and inspect stats using conversational AI.

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HACKATHON INFRASTRUCTURE

High-Velocity Hackathon Check-In & Hacker Pass System

Screen applicants, verify GitHub profiles, issue cryptographic hacker passes, and check in hundreds of developers at midnight in under 0.3s per scan without paper lists.

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How Does URPASS Streamline Hackathon Check-In?

URPASS is designed for fast-paced 24-48 hour hackathons. Organizers can screen hacker applications, collect GitHub and team information, approve candidates with 1 click, and issue single-use digital passes with QR codes. At venue check-in, volunteers scan hacker passes on their smartphones in under 0.3 seconds with audible chimes, eliminating late-night entrance delays.

✓Hacker application screening with GitHub profile, team name, and dietary requirement capture

✓Sub-0.3s camera check-in on volunteer smartphones in mobile Safari/Chrome with zero app downloads

✓Single-use cryptographic tokens prevent pass sharing and unauthorized venue access

✓Native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration for automated AI screening and check-ins

FEATURES

Everything you need

Hacker Application Screening

Review developer applications, portfolio links, and GitHub handles with streamlined acceptance and rejection queues.

Sub-0.3s Midnight Gate Entry

Volunteers scan incoming hackers on personal phone cameras in under 0.3s with clear audio chimes and haptics.

Anti-Pass Sharing Guard

Cryptographic single-use tokens ensure non-participants cannot gain entry using forwarded pass screenshots.

Team & Swag Coordination

Collect T-shirt sizes, dietary preferences, and team names during registration for easy logistics prep.

Hacker Badge & Pass Design

Create high-contrast digital passes, printable tickets, or conference lanyard badges in Ticket Studio.

Real-Time Turnout Analytics

Track verified hacker arrival numbers, no-show rates, and capacity limits live from any device.

QUICK COMPARISON & KEY FACTS

Hackathon Operations Matrix

Engineered for 24-48 hour hacker logistics and venue security.

Operation	URPASS Solution	Manual Sheets / Google Forms
Hacker Screening & Approval	1-Click acceptance queues with automatic pass email	Manual spreadsheet email merges
Midnight Check-In Speed	< 0.3s per hacker on volunteer phones	Long lines in cold lobbies searching names
Team & Dietary Tracking	Custom form fields for team name, T-shirt size, meals	Scattered form columns prone to error
Badge Format Options	Lanyard badge (440x640) or mobile wallet pass	Handwritten paper name tags
AI Agent Automation	Native Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool support	No AI agent integration possible

HOW IT WORKS

One simple workflow

Configure Hackathon

Set hackathon dates, venue, application deadlines, and custom questions.

Collect Hacker Applications

Developers apply with GitHub handles, project tracks, and team details.

Approve & Dispatch Passes

1-click approvals automatically trigger unique digital QR passes to accepted hackers.

Deploy Volunteer Scanners

Organizers share a PIN link with staff to activate smartphone camera scanning.

Rapid Night Check-In

Admit hundreds of hackers in minutes without entrance chaos or queue slowdowns.

DEVELOPER READY

The only event platform with native Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI hackathons.

Organizers can hook Claude Desktop or Cursor directly to URPASS via MCP to inspect hacker rosters, query team counts, and approve registrations via natural language.

Native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with 10 production tools
Zero platform fee: 100% free tier for community hackathons up to 100 hackers
Offline check-in resilience in case venue Wi-Fi drops during arrival rush
Instant CSV roster exports for sponsor reporting and prize distribution

PASS SCANNED

Attendee check-in successful

Real-time dashboard update

Duplicate entry prevented

Check-in timestamp recorded

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