Kick has recently opened its public API and introduced a $100,000 fund to encourage developers to create third-party tools that enhance the streaming experience. This initiative, launched by Kick Dev on March 6, invites individual developers and teams to submit their innovations by May 7, with winners announced on May 21.
Qualifications for the fund
Kick’s $100,000 developer fund is open to individuals and teams who create third-party tools. Whether you’re an independent developer or part of a larger team, you can submit an idea that enhances how streamers and viewers interact on the platform.
To qualify, submissions must align with the platform’s goal of adding value for creators and their audiences. This could include stream overlays, chatbots, moderation tools, analytics dashboards or new ways to boost engagement. While the platform hasn’t set strict technical requirements, projects should integrate with its API and provide a clear benefit to the community.
The platform’s APIs
Kick has been expanding its API features, with the current status and roadmap available on their GitHub repository. This transparency allows developers to provide feedback and contribute to the platform’s growth.
Third-party developers have already started building tools for streamers on the platform. For instance, Kick.CX offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including chat automation, moderation and giveaways, to enhance audience engagement.
Similarly, integrations like the Kick Chatbot for Streamer.bot provide custom event triggers and methods to manage streams more effectively.
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