Discord team formation

Shipmates

A calmer way for hackathon participants to find people they can actually build with.

Runs inside your Discord server. Matching results stay private until participants ask for them.

Illustration of hackathon participants finding teammates

For organizersSet up the event and publish matching rounds. For participantsSign up with guided Discord forms, no pasted bios. For teamsGet explainable suggestions for 3-5 person groups.

1 Set up the event

Choose the Discord server, tracks, dates, and whether participant signup is open.

2 Participants sign up in Discord

They use guided slash-command forms for skills, goals, availability, and teammate needs.

3 Matches stay explainable

Recommendations show role fit, what each person adds, risks, and a concrete next step.

Organizer notes

What Shipmates handles

Does this replace team formation?

No. It gives participants a practical shortlist so they can start better conversations faster.

What do participants see?

Private profile and match results inside Discord. Public ranking is intentionally avoided.

How are matches decided?

Shipmates favors complementary roles, shared event goals, compatible availability, and track overlap.

What should organizers configure?

Start with event name, server, dates, timezone, tracks, and signup status. The rest can stay simple.