Xynown AI Study Manager: My Submission for the Notion MCP Challenge

Sabir Ali — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:16:50 +0000

What I Built
I built Xynown AI, an intelligent study management system designed specifically for Computer Science students. It integrates seamlessly with Notion to help students track assignments, manage complex coding projects, and organize exam schedules in one centralized, AI-optimized workspace.
Demo
Check out the project and my workflow here:
GitHub Repository: [Insert your GitHub link here]
Notion Template: [Insert your public Notion template link here]
My MCP Server
For this challenge, I utilized/developed an MCP Server for Notion that acts as a bridge between AI and my academic databases. It allows the AI to read task lists, analyze deadlines, and automatically prioritize my 2nd-semester coursework (like OOP and Discrete Structures) based on urgency.
Journey
Balancing my 2nd-semester Computer Science studies at MCKRU while working at KD Medical Store has been a challenge. I needed a way to stay organized without wasting hours on manual planning. This project was born out of that necessity. Integrating Python with the Notion API through MCP was a great learning curve, and now it helps me stay on top of both my job and my degree
https://www.notion.so/To-Do-List-3205a8e2d26680b1bfccd6991b6c0bc4?source=copy_link

https://github.com/synown32/Xynown-Ai.git

Starting my CS student journey from sibi:My vision for 2026

Sabir Ali — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:19:34 +0000

This is a submission for the 2026 WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience

Hello DEV Community

I am Sabir Ali, a Computer Science student currently in my second semester at Mir Chakar Khan Rind University (MCKRU) in Sibi, Pakistan. My journey into tech might be a bit different from what you usually see, and I wanted to share it to show that passion matters more than high-end gear.

Breaking the Barriers with Mobile Coding
When I started, I didn't have a high-end laptop, but I didn't let that stop me. I turned my Infinix Zero X into a portable workstation. Using tools like Termux and VNC, I managed to set up a Linux environment and run VS Code right on my phone.

What I’m Building
Currently, I am deep-diving into Python, C++, and Java. My favorite project right now is building a personal voice-activated assistant (my own "Jarvis") using Python and Termux APIs. It’s challenging to code on a small screen, but every time a script runs successfully, it feels like a huge win!

My Message to Others

To all the students out there who feel they lack the "perfect" resources: start with what you have. Whether it's a mobile phone or an old PC, your logic and consistency are your real power.

I’m excited to keep learning, growing, and eventually contributing to the global tech community. Let's keep coding!

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Forem: Sabir Ali

Xynown AI Study Manager: My Submission for the Notion MCP Challenge

Starting my CS student journey from sibi:My vision for 2026

devchallenge #wecoded #career #studentlife