Buffer Commit 2026 API build contest

Who qualifies

• Open to individuals 18 or older (or the age of majority where they live), solo or teams of any size. Not open in countries under comprehensive US sanctions; see the official terms.
• To be eligible, every build needs to:

What you need

• Team
• Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

1. Register with a free or paid Buffer account on the official page and join the Discord. Build an app or integration on the Buffer API between October 28 and November 13, 2026, solo or with a team. It must work end to end, connect through Buffer OAuth, make real API calls and be publicly available through judging. Existing projects count if you show what was added during the build window.
2. Log in Get started for free
3. Register with Buffer Join Discord
4. Register to build Join the Discord
5. Log in with your Buffer account to register

Common rejection reasons

• Each person can be on only one team and part of only one Commit Award winner, and that winning project can also receive the Delight or Build-in-Public Award

Tips & fine print

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.