Vibe coding is transforming how founders build SaaS MVPs, leveraging AI to write most of the code in days. Here are seven innovative projects showcasing this trend.
Founder csallen created an analytics tool that visualizes website traffic as a city, showing visitors moving between pages in real time. AI tools like Cursor and Claude Sonnet 3.7 generated 95% of the code, cutting development time significantly.
YC partner t_blom developed a recipe platform where users can navigate recipes hands-free using voice commands. Built in weeks with Windsurf and OpenAI's voice mode API, it caters to cooks who need to multitask in the kitchen.
Founder ctwtn built a tool to estimate SEO revenue potential and timelines, addressing a common pain point for businesses. Vibe coding enabled rapid development, making SEO planning more data-driven for users.
Sim0Rachidi’s open-source tool uses an AI swarm to scan websites for security vulnerabilities, developed in just two days. This project highlights how vibe coding can tackle complex cybersecurity challenges quickly.
Sebastianvolkis launched a SaaS that scans trending news for viral potential and creates short-form content, earning £5.5k on launch day. The MVP, built in four days, shows how vibe coding can lead to fast market validation.
Efesopoulos crafted a cost-effective platform for managing affiliate marketing campaigns, simplifying the process of recruiting affiliates. Vibe coding streamlined development, making affiliate tracking accessible to smaller businesses.
Amrix_j’s Chadform uses AI to create forms that adapt to user responses, improving data collection. This project demonstrates how vibe coding can enhance user experience through personalized interactions.
S_r_x_9 developed a tool that generates mock API data from schemas, helping frontend developers work without waiting for backend teams. This addresses a common bottleneck in development workflows.
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The term "vibe coding" was coined by AI expert Andrej Karpathy, a former Tesla and OpenAI researcher, reflecting a broader 2025 trend where AI tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot are democratizing software development.
A 2025 DeepLearning.AI course, "Vibe Coding 101 with Replit," highlights the growing educational focus on AI-assisted coding, teaching non-developers to build apps using natural language prompts.
The surge in vibe coding aligns with a 2025 data renaissance, where AI-powered tools are revolutionizing industries like analytics and content creation, as noted by ThoughtSpot's report on AI visualization tools.
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