​Want to extend the AINative IDE with your own tools? This workshop shows you how to build and publish a plugin — from simple commands to advanced custom workflows. You’ll get hands-on with the plugin architecture, best practices for agent tooling, and how to share with the community.

​Bring an idea, and we’ll help you start building. End the session by demoing your plugin for a chance to win developer prizes.

​Prizes 🏆

• ​1st Place: Mac Mini M4 💻

• ​2nd Place: $100 Amazon Gift Card 🎁

• ​3rd Place: A set of steak knives 🔪 (yes, we’re keeping this one).

​Agenda

​1:00 PM – Doors Open / Check-In 🚪

• ​Coffee & snacks to kick off the afternoon.

• ​Setup instructions shared (laptops ready, IDE installs, GitHub access).

​1:15 PM – Workshop Kickoff 💡

• ​Intro: The AINative IDE + Cody Plugin Framework.

• ​Walkthrough of:

  • ​Creating your first plugin

  • ​Command structure & workflows

  • ​Publishing and sharing with the community

​1:45 PM – Build Sprint #1 👩‍💻👨‍💻

• ​Hands-on coding time.

• ​Mentors available for architecture & debugging support.

​2:30 PM – Lightning Talk / Break ⚡

• ​Short founder/mentor talk on best practices in agent tooling.

• ​Quick recharge with drinks & snacks.

​2:45 PM – Build Sprint #2 🔧

• ​Teams and solo devs refine and polish their plugins.

• ​Mentors circulate to provide feedback and unblock.

​3:45 PM – Demo Prep 📝

• ​Participants finalize demos and pitches (3 minutes max each).

​4:00 PM – Final Demos & Judging 🎤

• ​Each dev/team presents their plugin.

• ​Judges score based on Creativity, Technical Execution, and Community Value.

​4:45 PM – Winner Announcements 🏆

• ​Prizes awarded: Mac Mini M4, Amazon gift card, steak knives.

• ​Group toast to celebrate the builders.

​5:00 PM – Workshop Concludes 🎉

• ​Transition break before the Shotwell’s Speakeasy Night Party (9 PM – Midnight).

• ​Guests encouraged to return for the evening celebration.

​⚖️ Who Should Attend: Developers, hackers, and founders who want to build on the AINative ecosystem.
💻 What to Bring: Laptop, GitHub account, plugin ideas.
🥤 Fuel Provided: Coffee, snacks, and light refreshments.