Bring Your MCP Server to Amazon's $190K Hackathon!

This post announces a hackathon focused on integrating MCP servers with Alexa+. It establishes MCP as the standard for Alexa+ external service integration and provides details on the hackathon's Alexa+ track, including submission requirements (MCP server or Agent Skill), the absence of a physical Echo device requirement, and the use of web apps with agentic tools for simulation. It also details prize money and submission deadlines.