Hack the NorthSeptember 18–20, 2026Build an agent people can text.
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What Linq is
Linq is messaging infrastructure for agents. One API to reach people on native iPhone messaging, Slack, WhatsApp, SMS, and RCS. The apps they already use and love.
The interface for software is collapsing back into a conversation, and someone has to run the rails underneath it.
We are the only SOC 2 Type II–certified native iPhone messaging API in existence. Your messages are encrypted and inaccessible to us. Over 1000 teams have sent 150M+ messages on Linq.
Things we'd love to see
A Coinbase wallet you can text
Send a friend $10, check a balance, or get told when a price moves via text.
Coinbase CDP docsA Shopify shopping assistant
Browse a store, build a cart and check out without leaving the conversation. The Storefront API is public, so a real storefront is a few calls away.
Shopify Storefront APIA Spotify music agent
Queue something for the gym, get a playlist built from a sentence, or find out what a friend has had on repeat.
Spotify Web APIA Ticketmaster watcher
Name a show and get a text the moment tickets go on sale. Nobody opens an app every day to check.
Ticketmaster Discovery APIAn Oura recovery coach
Pull sleep and readiness every morning and text back the session that actually fits the day.
Oura APISurprise us!
Something we haven't thought of. The most interesting builds usually aren't on anyone's list.
Things we've built as inspiration
Every one of these is an open-source repo you can clone and have running in a thread today. Fork one, or use it as inspiration.
Claude
Text with Claude directly. No need to install the Claude app.
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Kalshi
A prediction market trading agent for Kalshi you can text. Built on the Linq API and Claude.
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Resy
A Resy reservation agent you can text. Built on the Linq API and Claude.
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Granola
A meeting notes agent powered by Claude that connects to your Granola account. Search your notes by text.
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Strava
A Strava running coach you text. Connect Strava once, then ask about runs, pace, heart rate, and PRs.
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Claude Code
Build and deploy native messaging integrations using Claude Code with the Linq CLI. Ship conversational agents in minutes.
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