A curated list of tools and resources for vibecoders

A curated list of tools and resources for 'vibecoding'—building software through AI prompts and iteration—has been published, featuring web-based builders, AI-first IDEs, and mobile tools. The collection aims to help developers create applications by describing ideas rather than writing traditional code, reflecting a growing trend in AI-assisted development.

A hand-picked collection of tools and references for building software with the help of AI—through prompts, iterations, and exploration. This list focuses on tools and workflows where AI plays a central role in the development process. Instead of traditional coding, this approach emphasizes describing ideas, iterating quickly, and trusting the process—even when you’re not sure where it’s headed. You can find a searchable, more detailed list on AI For Developers Reach thousands of developers building with AI by sponsoring this list, our newsletter and AI For Developers. Contact us at aifordevelopers.org/advertise What is what-is Web-Based Builders web-based-builders Editors and IDEs editors-and-ides Mobile Tools mobile-tools Extensions & Plugins extensions--plugins Desktop & Local Apps desktop--local-apps CLI Tools cli-tools AI-Driven Task Management ai-driven-task-management Monitoring & Cost Tracking monitoring--cost-tracking Project Documentation project-documentation Articles & Updates articles--updates Contributing contributing Karpathy on the "vibe coding" mindset https://x.com/karpathy/status/1886192184808149383 — Not traditional coding. More like shaping software through language and intuition. AI Coding Guide by Automata https://github.com/automata/aicodeguide — A structured starting point for newcomers using AI-first development approaches. Bolt.new https://bolt.new/ — Rapidly prototype and launch web and mobile apps by prompting. Lovable https://lovable.dev/ — Full-stack applications from simple ideas. Vercel’s v0 https://v0.dev/chat — Helps design and implement UIs from natural language. Capacity https://capacity.so/ — Create production-ready web apps in minutes. CHAI.new https://chai.new — Code and deploy AI agents with prompts. Replit https://replit.com/ — Type what you want and let the AI construct it. Create https://www.create.xyz/ — Converts text prompts into usable tools or websites. Trickle https://www.trickle.so/ — AI-based visual builder for websites and apps. Tempo https://www.tempo.new/ — Build React projects much faster through AI assistance. Softgen https://softgen.ai/ — Describe a concept and generate a working full-stack app. Lazy AI https://getlazy.ai/ — Enterprise-focused prompt-based application builder. HeyBoss https://www.heyboss.xyz/ — Generate functional websites quickly. Creatr https://getcreatr.com/ — Build landing pages and simple apps instantly. Rork https://rork.app/ — A tool focused on generating mobile apps. Firebase Studio https://studio.firebase.google.com/ — Google's take on agent-driven full-stack development. Napkins https://www.napkins.dev/ — Converts mockups or screenshots into working code. HeroUI Chat https://heroui.chat/ — Build interfaces without design expertise. Rocket.new https://www.rocket.new/ — Low-code experience for shipping apps. embedible.io https://embedible.io/ - AI that transforms your electronics ideas into working projects. FlyPloy https://flyploy.com/en — A modern application deployment platform that simplifies global delivery with one-click deploys, Docker, and Kubernetes support. Ideal for launching AI-assisted applications in seconds. MyVibe https://myvibe.so/ — Instant deployment for AI-generated web apps. Publish via Claude Code skills or direct upload. Rosebud AI https://rosebud.ai — Vibe coding platform for creating 3D games and interactive web apps with AI. Forge https://forge-web.rebaselabs.online/ — AI-powered full-stack app creator with BYOK bring your own API key . Multi-stage pipeline: planning, architecture, code generation, and verification. Windsurf https://codeium.com/windsurf — AI-focused development environment by Codeium. Cursor https://www.cursor.com/ — One of the most advanced AI-first code editors. Zed https://zed.dev/ — Built for real-time team collaboration with AI assistance. Amazon Kiro https://kiro.dev — An AI-powered IDE from prototype to production. VibeCode https://www.vibecodeapp.com/ — A mobile-first app creator powered by AI. IM.codes https://github.com/im4codes/imcodes — Mobile/web control layer for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and other terminal-based coding agents. Cline https://cline.bot/ — Connects to your CLI and editor, interprets natural commands. Roo Code https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code — An enhanced version of Cline. avante.nvim https://github.com/yetone/avante.nvim — Neovim integration modeled after Cursor’s AI features. Prompt Tower https://github.com/backnotprop/prompt-tower — A prompt creation interface supporting complex code blocks. Augment Code https://www.augmentcode.com/ — Tailored for navigating and working with large repositories. Continue https://github.com/continuedev/continue — Build your own in-editor AI agents using plugins and rules. GitHub Copilot https://github.com/features/copilot — Integrated assistant offering code suggestions, chats, and context-aware actions. Amazon Q https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer — AWS’s generative AI solution for developers. Superdesign https://www.superdesign.dev/ — AI design agent for fast UI iterations. toprank https://github.com/nowork-studio/toprank — Open-source Claude Code plugin with 9 SEO and Google Ads skills. Connects Google Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, and Google Ads API; ships meta tag and schema markup fixes to WordPress/Strapi/Contentful/Ghost. MIT, 107⭐. dbForge AI Assistant https://www.devart.com/dbforge/ai-assistant/ - Integrated AI tool that generates, optimizes, explains, and fixes SQL queries. Frontman https://github.com/frontman-ai/frontman — Open-source AI agent that lives in your browser — click any element, describe changes in plain English, and get real code edits with hot reload. Works with Next.js, Vite, and Astro. Mysti https://github.com/DeepMyst/Mysti - Multi-agent AI coding assistant for VS Code with brainstorm mode. Supports Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cline, and GitHub Copilot. AgentLint https://github.com/0xmariowu/AgentLint — 33 evidence-backed checks for AI-friendly repos — file structure, instruction quality, build setup, session continuity, security posture. Claude Code plugin. Dyad https://www.dyad.sh/ — A lightweight, local platform for creating AI-driven apps without depending on the cloud. ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI https://github.com/noambrand/kivun-terminal — Windows & macOS installer and launcher for Claude Code. 2-minute setup: auto-installs Node.js, Git & Claude Code; adds a live two-line status bar model, context %, usage limits , desktop shortcut with folder picker, and right-click "Open with ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI" context menu on Windows folders. claude-code https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code — Works across codebases, provides explanations, automates tasks. memov https://github.com/memovai/memov — Git-based, traceable memory layer for Claude Code. aider https://aider.chat/ — Code side-by-side with AI from your terminal. Goose https://block.github.io/goose/ — Local agent framework compatible with multiple models. MyCoder.ai https://github.com/drivecore/mycoder — Modular agent with GitHub integration. RA.Aid https://github.com/ai-christianson/RA.Aid — Task-based AI built with LangGraph. CodeSelect https://github.com/maynetee/codeselect — Sends structured source context to LLMs. OpenAI Codex CLI https://github.com/openai/codex — Experimental terminal assistant. Gemini CLI https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli — Terminal assistant built around Google Gemini. ReviewCerberus https://github.com/Kirill89/reviewcerberus - Open-source AI code review tool for analyzing git branch differences with comprehensive security, performance, and quality analysis. OpenPaw https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw — Turns Claude Code into a personal assistant with 38 skills for email, calendar, Spotify, smart home, and more. Autohand Code CLI https://github.com/autohandai/code-cli — Self-evolving autonomous coding agent for the terminal with 40+ tools, multi-LLM support, and a modular skills system. Bernstein https://github.com/chernistry/bernstein — Deterministic orchestrator for vibe coding at scale. Spawns parallel AI coding agents from a single goal, verifies with tests, auto-commits. sober-coding https://github.com/voidborne-d/sober-coding — Vibe code quality analyzer. 27 checks across security, architecture, duplication, error handling, dependencies, testing, and dead code. Language-agnostic with fix suggestions and CI mode. VibeGrid https://github.com/jcanizalez/vibegrid — Multi-agent terminal manager with task queues, workflow automation, and inline diff review. Boomerang Tasks https://docs.roocode.com/features/boomerang-tasks — Automatically turns big ideas into task queues. Claude Task Master https://github.com/eyaltoledano/claude-task-master — Compatible with popular AI IDEs, breaks down work into subtasks. agent-hub https://github.com/Dominic789654/agent-hub — Local-first multitask board for routing, sequencing, and observing repo-local coding agents across projects. Budi https://github.com/siropkin/budi — Local-first cost analytics for AI coding agents. Tracks token usage and spend across Claude Code and Cursor. CodeGuide https://www.codeguide.dev/ — Tool that builds documentation for AI-built projects. LynxPrompt https://github.com/GeiserX/LynxPrompt — Self-hostable AI config management platform for teams. Manages AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .cursor/rules/, slash commands, and 30+ formats. Claude Code Mastery https://github.com/ShipWithAI/claude-code-mastery — Structured course for mastering Claude Code workflows, including security, automation, and multi-agent patterns. Prompt Engineering for Developers https://addyo.substack.com/p/the-prompt-engineering-playbook-for What Vibe Coding Actually Means https://theconversation.com/what-is-vibe-coding-a-computer-scientist-explains-what-it-means-to-have-ai-write-computer-code-and-what-risks-that-can-entail-257172 LLM Pair Programming https://pmbanugo.me/blog/peer-programming-with-llms The Way of Code https://www.thewayofcode.com/ 2025 Tooling Overview on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/state-vibe-coding-tools-may-2025-nufar-gaspar-x1znf Karpathy on Menus and Vibes https://karpathy.bearblog.dev/vibe-coding-menugen/ Fireship: Mindset Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw18-4U7mts Ars Technica on AI Development Futures https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/is-vibe-coding-with-ai-gnarly-or-reckless-maybe-some-of-both/ The New Stack – Everyone Can Program https://thenewstack.io/vibe-coding-where-everyone-can-speak-computer-programming/ NYTimes: Personal Vibe Coding Experience https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/technology/personaltech/vibecoding-ai-software-programming.html CodingButVibes – What Is Vibe Coding https://www.codingbutvibes.com/what-is-vibe-coding — Practical breakdown of the vibe coding approach, with tool comparisons and real developer workflows. Reddit: /r/vibecoding https://www.reddit.com/r/vibecoding/ Reddit: /r/ChatGPTCoding https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPTCoding/ Vibe Engineering https://www.manning.com/books/vibe-engineering Found something interesting or built your own tool? Contributions are encouraged—see the contribution guide /ai-for-developers/awesome-vibe-coding/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md for details.