NVIDIA's Plug and Play: Project G-Assist Plug-In Hackathon is heading into the final stretch, with submissions due Sunday, July 20 at 11:59pm PT. The global challenge invites developers, gamers, and creators to build innovative plug-ins for Project G-Assist — an AI-powered assistant built into the NVIDIA App to help optimize and control GeForce RTX systems without interrupting your flow.
Backed by the RTX AI Garage, participants have access to a massive toolkit of resources, technical documentation, and community support to fast-track their plug-in development journey.
What is Project G-Assist?
Project G-Assist is a cutting-edge AI companion designed to simplify how users interact with their RTX GPUs and system settings. Whether you're deep in a gaming session or focused on a creative task, G-Assist lets you make powerful tweaks using natural language commands — no more digging through settings menus or pausing work.
The assistant runs locally via a small language model (SLM) and is accessible through the NVIDIA App’s in-game overlay. Developers can extend G-Assist’s capabilities using plug-ins created in Python, C++, or other languages, including integrations with agent frameworks like Langflow.
Prizes and Recognition
Submissions aren’t just for bragging rights. Winners could take home:
- A GeForce RTX 5090-powered laptop
- A limited-edition GeForce RTX 5080 or 5070 Founders Edition GPU
- NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits
Finalists may also be featured across NVIDIA’s official social channels, giving their projects the spotlight in front of a global audience.
Tools to Build and Win
To help entrants build powerful and creative plug-ins, NVIDIA offers:
- Webinars and Q&As from G-Assist engineers like Sydney Altobell, available on the NVIDIA Developer YouTube Channel.
- A collaborative community on the NVIDIA Developer Discord, where developers can ask questions and share insights.
- A GitHub repository packed with sample plug-ins and step-by-step templates — from Discord and IFTTT integrations to more advanced setups like Google Gemini and Twitch.
- The ChatGPT Plug-In Builder, powered by OpenAI, to help users build functional G-Assist plug-ins with minimal coding.
NVIDIA’s developer blog also dives deep into plug-in architecture, offering guidance for both new and experienced developers.
System Requirements
To use or develop for G-Assist, your PC must meet the following:
- GPU: GeForce RTX 50, 40, or 30 Series (12GB VRAM minimum)
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- CPU: Intel Pentium G Series or higher / AMD Ryzen 3 or higher
- Drivers: Latest Game Ready or Studio Driver
Don’t Miss the Deadline
With just days left, now’s the time to finish your plug-in and submit your project. Whether you’re building a GPU performance optimizer, a lighting controller, or automation for your favorite app, this hackathon is your chance to shape how AI fits into the next generation of PC experiences.
Register now and access resources to get started before the July 20 deadline.
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