Hack Club

LowEnd

Computer components are getting expensive... let's try to use as little as possible like it's the 2000s!

You Ship: A program that uses the least amount of resources and aligns with the rotating theme

We Ship: Prizes!

How It Works

1. Check the theme (changes every 8 days)

2. Create a program that fits the theme

3. Optimize it until you can't anymore

4. Submit it and earn points!

5. Repeat!

Current Theme

UNKNOWN

ends in -1 days

The Point System

Points are awarded based on features, usage of memory, CPU, and storage, and how much time you spend on the project.

RAM Milestones

Tier 1

100MB+

Tier 2

40MB to 100MB

Tier 3

10MB to 40MB

Tier 4

1MB to 10MB

Tier 5

less than 1MB

Storage Milestones

Tier 1

40MB+

Tier 2

40MB to 20MB

Tier 3

20MB to 10MB

Tier 4

10MB to 2MB

Tier 5

less than 2MB

Want more?

At the end of each theme there will be a community vote for the programs with the best aesthetics, most features, and most optimized

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LowEnd?

LowEnd is a YSWS (You Ship, We Ship) program that challenges participants to learn and create low-level programs to use as few resources (CPU, RAM, Storage) as possible.

What can I make?

Any program that fits the current theme and meets the requirements

What are the requirements?
  • The program must be able to run
  • Spend at least 2 Hacktime hours making it (disclaimer and download link here)
  • Have at least X of the features from the required feature list of the current theme.
  • 1 submission per theme

Do I have to do every theme?

No, you can choose which themes to participate in, but the more you do the more points you get!

Can I use AI?

TBD AI policy

When does it end?

TBD

This is not a Microsoft product nor affiliated with Microsoft

Heyoo! I am Orphy, your LowEnd assistant.