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Conductive hydrogels used as electronics have received much attention due to their great flexibility and stretchability. However, the fabrication of ideal conductive hydrogels fulfilling with excellent mechanical properties and outstanding sensitivity remains a great challenge until now. Moreover, high sensitivity and broad linearity range are pivotal for the feasibility and accuracy of hydrogel sensors. In this study, a conductive supramolecular hydrogel was engineered by directly mixing the aqueous dispersion of MXene with the precursor of N-acryloyl glycinamide (NAGA) monomer and then rapidly photo cross-linked by UV irradiation. The resultant PNAGA/MXene hydrogel-sensors exhibited high mechanical strength (4.8 MPa), great stretchability (630%), and excellent durability. The conductive hydrogel-based sensor presented excellent conductivity (17.3 S·m-1 ) and a wide scope of linear dependence of sensitivity on strain (0-125%, gauge factor = 2.05). It displayed reliable detection of various motions, including repeated subtle movements and large strain. It was also showed good degradation in vitro and antifouling capability. This work may provide a simple and promising platform for engineering conductive supramolecular hydrogels with integrated high performance aiming for smart wearable electronics, electronic skin, soft robots, and human-machine interfacing. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.